chased leaders, close up 3 out, ridden 2 out, led approaching last, stayed on well
held up, pushed along 8th, no danger
mid-division, ridden 9th, outpaced from 3 out
jumped well throughout, led and clear 7th, ridden and headed approaching last, hung right flat, kept on towards finish
mid-division, mistake 6th, headway 7th, close 3rd when blundered and unseated rider 2 out
not fluent in rear, always behind
in touch until fell 2nd
Grey Abbey (IRE) has really got his act together in recent starts and looks capable of putting up a bold show once again: leading chance
Monarch's Pursuit put up a fair effort when scoring at Catterick last time and should go well; stable in good form at present
San Francisco didn't get very far at Newcastle last time but is capable on his day, although looks to have something to find with Grey Abbey
Turgeonev (FR) versatile performer who scored well on fencing debut at Market Rasen before getting stuck in the mud last time; could make them all go if handling the underfoot conditions
Crazy Horse (IRE) fencing debut for this fair hurdler held in high regard by connections; needs to score here if Festival options are to stay open
Lord Discord left distant to second to Grey Abbey last time and slim hopes of figuring here
Political Mandate poor performer who looks outclassed in today's company
Bob's Buster poor plater who would cause a major shock if getting in the shake-up here
