held up mid-division, headway and prominent 3rd, ridden 3 out, one-paced from next
in rear, smooth hdwy 2 out on bit, ridden approaching last, switched right run in, no extra close home
held up mid-division, soon outpaced 5th, ridden and no extra after
prominent, led 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, ran on strongly
mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakening when hit 3 out, no impression
led, headed and ridden approaching 3 out, one-paced from next
Montreal (FR) Beat subsequent winner on British debut in November but then lost at odds of 1/8 last time out; tough task off top weight today.
Tikram Expensive purchase from Henry Cecil yard; mainly consistent over hurdles and gamely won at Doncaster last time; better ground should suit.
Deferlant (FR) Looks stable second string but has run some decent races this season and can't be easily discounted.
Polish Baron (IRE) Done nothing wrong this season and although the form of those races is hard to weigh up should go well today from possibly lenient mark.
Among Equals Excellent effort in desperate conditions last time and looks on the upgrade; deserves respect today.
Thats All Folks Followed up gentle introduction by winning cleverly at Taunton last time out; this is tougher today but has a definite chance.
El Zito (IRE) Pace setter who has run well this season; may be a little too high in the weights at present.