held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, effort approaching 1f out, slightly outpaced entering final furlong, ran on again well inside final furlong
prominent and keen, ridden 3f out, weakened
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden and lost place 6f out, driven 4f out, no danger
with leader and keen, ridden 3f out, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra close home
in rear, ridden and outpaced 4f out, ran wide entering straight, kept on over 1f out
tracked leaders and keen, chased winner over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
with leader until led over 3f out, ridden clear 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear on outside, ridden 3f out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
made most until headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
Compton Bolter (IRE) Acts really well on this surface and took the Churchill Stakes here in November; sure to take the beating if fit enough to do himself justice.
Brilliant Red Fair performer on his day but this looks a tough assignment against some decent rivals.
Elmhurst Boy Looks out of his depth and is hard to fancy.
Hail The Chief Slightly below form when beaten by Jorrocks recently and although he's been aimed at this event all season, looks to be held on overall balance of form.
Invader Scored in good style last week and looks to be improving at the right time; definite each-way prospects.
Moon Emperor In and out sort but has plenty of ability as he showed here on his penultimate start; likely to arrive late on the scene.
Resplendent Star (IRE) Decent handicapper, in good form recently and worth his place in the line-up although has plenty to find on the book.
Sergeant York Ran poorly in handicap company last week after a promising return to form and looks out of his depth here.
The Prince Useful all-weather performer who ran well in defeat last time and has plausible place prospects.
Welsh Wind (IRE) Balance of his form doesn't look good enough and is hard to fancy.
Moyne Pleasure (IRE) In great form of late and although some way behind the principals on the book it wouldn't be such a shock to see him figuring prominently.
Nose The Trade Another J Osborne inmate in cracking form at present and seems to be a step ahead of the handicapper; must be held up and finishes with a flourish and could be finishing fast even in this company.
Cardiff Arms (NZ) Has been in good form with 2 wins over hurdles this winter and has a squeak on his best flat form; should certainly no lack for fitness.
Fast Track (IRE) Highly tried for Sir Michael Stoute last term and has changed stables since; difficult to see him figuring today.
