led, hard ridden and headed approaching last, no extra flat
tracked leaders, mistakes 5th and 11th, lost touch from 4 out
chased leaders 4 out, every chance 3 out, kept on same pace
with leader, lost touch 12th, well behind when pulled up before 3 out
bad mistake 1st, behind approaching 3rd, lost touch 9th, pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, headway 13th, going well 2 out, led last, ridden out
held up and behind, ridden 11th, soon beaten
held up and behind, ridden 12th, no chance from 4 out
in rear, no danger from 4 out
Lanmire Tower (IRE) Facile reappearance victory in small field last time out; had shown a fair level of form the previous year and should give a good account of himself.
Tik-A-Tai (IRE) McCoy performed miracles to stay aboard this horse when winning last time out; needs to improve again but could go close.
Infrasonique (FR) Fair chaser in France and has chance to reverse the form with Tik-A-Tai on reappearance run.
Bibury Court (IRE) Disappointing hurdler a couple of years ago and looks set to struggle in this tough assignment after long absence.
Gregorio Well beaten on latest outings and looks one to avoid here.
Gunnerblong Will be fitter for latest outings and will go very close if reproducing last season's hurdle form; ran well once over fences last season.
O J Selym (IRE) Had some useful bits of hurdle form last year but form of chase debut recently looks poor; one to avoid.
Our Man Friday (IRE) Well beaten on reappearance at Kempton last week; this is a step down in class but he still may not be good enough.
Santabless (IRE) lass act of the race; has had training problems but it would be no surprise if trainer turned this one out fit and well.
