dwelt, mid-division, no headway from halfway
always prominent, chased leader 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish
always prominent, every chance until weakened from 2f out
chased along, prominent after 1f, chased leader until inside final furlong, no extra
led until headed inside final furlong, every chance, no extra close home
in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind leaders, improved over 2f out, strong run from 1 1/2f out on outside, led last 100 yards
behind, chased along 3f out, no headway from 2f out
mid-division until lost place over 4f out, chased along & weakened
rear & chased along, always behind
Illusionist Disappointed last time when favourite in handicap after winning maiden in good style; back over favoured trip and top jockey booked; excellent chance.
Hard To Catch (IRE) Hard to catch on a good day; only win in 5f maiden and a lot to prove under today's conditions.
Cearnach Reported to have had breathing problem last time out; chance on best of form but could struggle on AW debut.
Quatredil (IRE) Not disgraced last time out here when probably inconvenienced by slow surface; sure to be a danger today if ground coming up fast.
Chevening Lodge Slightly worrying that he is stepping back in trip and others are preferred on this occasion.
Stormy Voyage Returned to type last time when failing at Southwell; back on favourite track but still may have to settle for minor honours.
Smoothie (IRE) Never trust a smoothie including this one.
Moonlight Dancer Never runs the same race twice in a row and difficult to work out; falling down the handicap and has an outsider's chance.
Co Dot Uk Front runner who could skip clear but will inevitably get worn down in the closing stages.
Sunridge Rose Tends to struggle in handicaps these days and is one to avoid here.
Hurlingham Star (IRE) Well beaten in recent outings and avoidable today.