made all, went right 2 out, soon clear, easily
in touch, headway approaching 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
held up in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, beaten when fell 2 out
mid-division and keen, headway 7th, ridden after 4 out, kept on
pulled hard towards rear, weakened 8th, behind when pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders until weakened after 7th, soon behind
prominent, blundered 6th, ridden after next, mistake 4 out, kept on, no chance with winner
held up behind, headway after 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
never better than mid-division
behind, stayed on from 4 out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden after 4 out, kept on same pace
Backbeat has shown promise, is improving but has a 118-day absence to overcome. Nicky Henderson's Bed Bug was well behind Old Vic on his debut but should come on for that run. The stable would appear to have a stronger chance with Cappadrummin, not seen since finishing fifth to Keltic Bard over course and distance in November. Intymcginty is gradually improving and was third to Calling Brave over course and distance last time. Limited Edition fell on his hurdling debut after finishing second in a Warwick bumper last season, while his stablemate, Themanfromcarlisle was well behind Caracciola here last time. Lough Rynn has shown some promise in bumpers. Hurdling debutant, Noble Baron, won a fair bumper last season. Supreme Priority steps back from three miles on his last run but has looked only modest to date. Trusting Paddy hinted at ability last time but more is needed here. In a tricky race, Intymcginty is nominated as the selection.