tracked leaders, with clear leaders 3 out and going well, shaken up approaching 2 out to join leader, led and ridden approaching last, hard ridden when idled flat
tracked leaders, with clear trio 3 out, driven soon after, weakened approaching 2 out
led, clear advantage 5th, driven and challenged approaching 2 out, headed soon after, hard ridden and ran on after last
held up towards rear, took 4th after 4th, ridden and behind with no chance from 3 out
held up behind and keen, ridden 7th, soon well behind
held up in mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression
Surprising Comfortable winner on his return at Plumpton, carries a penalty for this but should be good enough to take all the beating today.
Designer Label (IRE) Well beaten in four starts to date, likely to continue that theme.
East Hill (IRE) A good start to his hurdling campaign when finishing second at Exeter, better contest today but yard in form; cannot be ignored.
Keep Smiling (IRE) Pulled hard when well beaten on his debut, runs over further today and likely to have come on for the run but others preferred.
Sorely Missed (IRE) On all known form readily opposed.
Standing Bloom Well beaten by an outsider at Cheltenham last time, tried over extended trip but likely to find others better.
Perouges Prince (IRE) Debut for new trainer and has not been on the track since March 2000; can only improve.
Supreme Irony (IRE) Has not run since January where he was well beaten; unlikely to threaten today.