held up behind, steady headway 9th to go in touch, driven to chase winner approaching last, no extra
in rear, ridden when fell 3 out
towards rear when fell 5th
tracked leaders until ridden and weakened 3 out
in touch, headway after 3 out to join leader 2 out, soon ridden, one-paced
prominent, led 3rd, ridden 3 out, challenged approaching 2 out, kept on well under pressure
led, headed approaching 3rd, pecked 6th, ridden 9th, weakened approaching 2 out
in touch until lost place and ridden approaching 8th, tailed off 10th
held up towards rear, ridden 8th, some headway, not troubled leaders
in touch until ridden 8th, soon no chance
held up towards rear, steady headway after 8th to track leaders, ridden after 10th, weakened approaching last
Arabian Moon (IRE) A couple of wins over the summer, well beaten but not given a hard time in Handicap company; plenty of weight but not without a chance.
Nine O Three (IRE) A winner over 3m3f back in June, has run well since in better company; likely to find some too good but place chances.
Chalcedony Very inconsistent form, conclusive BF in heavy ground last time. First time over this extended trip.
The Sawdust Kid Impressive winner penultimate start on GF, subsequently beaten in Amateur Rider Hurdle; likely to give a good account of himself today and prefers a sounder surface..
Hot To Trot (IRE) Very uninspiring form of late, new jockey on board; needs to improve to be in the shake up.
Spring Double (IRE) Has not run since March 2000 when third in similar conditions and trip. His better runs are in softer ground; likely to know more after this run.
Quickswood (IRE) Easily opposed.
Ibin St James Has won four handicap hurdles, but has been right out of form recently.
Talkasha (IRE) Excellent form in France 1999, nothing near a reproduction of that since coming over to Britain.
Flying Footsie Hard to recommend on most recent form.
Above The Cut (USA) Distance winner less than a fortnight ago, improved for the extra distance. Expected further improvement would give him every chance at these weights.