led, joined 7th, headed next, weakened over 3 out, eased next
4th early, close up 4 out, ridden over 2 out, kept on well
held up and raced keenly, ridden 3 out, soon behind
held up in rear, in touch 5 out, mistake next, soon in rear
held up in rear, hard ridden over 4 out, behind when mistake 2 out
always in touch, close up over 3 out going well, led 2 out, headed last, rallied close home
chased leader, mistake 6th, joined next, led 8th, headed approaching 9th, led flat, ran on gamely
Artic Jack (FR) Going the right way and a step up in trip should suit; he's a big chasing type but if he handles the track he has to be considered here.
Cruise The Fairway (IRE) Disappointed last time over a longer trip; should go wll if back in top form.
Desert Captain (IRE) Good bumper horse; beaten over two miles last time, longer trip will suit.
Hand Inn Hand Well bred, won well on debut; more to do here.
Lucky Di (USA) Good flat horse at best, yet to prove he stays the trip; others preferred.
Rouble (IRE) His bumper form is comparable to Southern Star's and he is also entitled to improve for the step up in trip.
Southern Star (IRE) Is 8 lbs worse off with Cruise The Fairway for 2 lengths on their Cheltenham run on Dec 8 (2m1f,soft); however, that was his hurdling debut, he's improved since and may improve again for a step up in trip.