held up, progress 4th, took 2nd 5th, under pressure 2 out, ran on one-paced
behind until some late headway, never nearer
always handy, took closer order after 3 out, led entering straight, mistake 2 out, clear last, readily
mid-division until 3 out, progress to take 3rd approaching last, ran on one-paced flat
chased leader until 3rd, soon under pressure, ran on from 2 out
always behind, some progress from 2 out, no danger
last, well behind 4th, tailed off 3 out, late progress before 2 out, ran on
led, clear lead 5th until headed 2 out, soon weakened
Janus du Cochet (FR) Dual hurdles winner in France, needs to improve on British debut to trouble principals here.
Jocko Glasses Fair middle distance handicapper on Flat, showed benefit of debut when scoring easily over C/D in December, obvious danger to favourite.
Bilboa (FR) Very smart hurdler from top yard and is the one to beat on Chepstow run behind current Triumph Hurdle favourite.
Bow Strada Promising debut and is entitled to improve but this is a big step up in class.
Castleshane (IRE) Placed in two Irish maiden hurdles, difficult to assess.
Inching Closer Useful Flat winner who has scope, interesting on hurdles debut, watch market.
Shamsan (IRE) Plating-class miler on Flat, may struggle to last home on debut over timber.
Sunday Rain (USA) Finished in front of Jocko Glasses at Cheltenham but disappointed latest, plenty to prove.