chased leader to 7th, weakening when blundered 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
in touch, outpaced 9th, stayed on to take 3rd approaching 2 out
held up in touch, headway 8th, pecked on landing 4 out, led approaching 3 out, stayed on well
held up, ridden and lost touch approaching 8th
led, clear 5th, headed approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, outpaced approaching 4 out, stayed on flat
ridden and weakened approaching 7th
in touch, ridden 5th, hard ridden approaching 4 out, chasing winner when mistake last, weakened flat
behind, ridden 6th, lost touch 9th, tailed off when pulled up approaching 4 out
Ballinliss Lad (IRE) Not the most reliable of finishers; put in his best effort when scoring at Market Rasen three months ago; step down in trip will not help but place chance nevertheless.
Shahboor (USA) Much better hurdler than chaser; three chase runs have been nothing special (falling once).
Hit Royal (FR) Put in a very modest effort on his chase debut; should come on for that but may still not be good enough.
Princess Londis Some decent hurdle form and has been finishing her races of late (which helps); tough task on fences debut and probably best watched here.
Calhoun (FR) By far the best hurdler of this lot but has failed to sparkle in two chase outings; could still be worth persevering with although could not be backed with great confidence.
White In Front Very respectable effort over this course three weeks ago; however is quite inconsistent and not one to really trust.
Sleeting Generally consistent hurdle form; faces stiff task here on chasing debut but should get around and could be the placepot horse.
River Styx (IRE) Improved effort last time over fences but does not look good enough to score in this contest.
Western Sun No real chance on all known form.
