led or disputed lead until led 5 out, ran on well towards finish
prominent until took 2nd 10th, still chance 4 out, soon weakened and one-paced from 3 out
held up until progress 4 out, took 2nd 2 out, challenged last, ran on strongly towards finish
prominent until 9th, jumped slowly 10th, soon weakened and pulled up 5 out
led or disputed lead until mistake 10th, soon one-paced and no extra after 2 out
Crocadee Has plenty of ability as shown when recording back to back wins at Haydock, not the safest of conveyances but still the one to beat if he gets round.
Prancing Blade Rattled up hat-trick of novice events last year but has had limitations exposed since.
Biliverdin (IRE) Very lightly raced in recent seasons and never going when pulled up latest, makes chasing debut.
Bold King (FR) Average hurdler but promises to be better over fences, prefers fast ground, returns from absence, others preferred.
For More (FR) Ex-French dual hurdles winner, shaped well on debut over fences but this is much tougher.
Gastina (FR) Reappears quickly after novice win earlier in week, has a bit to find but has potential.
Mister Benjamin (IRE) Fair hurdler, made winning debut over fences but beaten at odds-on latest, tends to make mistakes.