towards rear, stayed on from 9th, took 3rd approaching last, never on terms
always towards rear, well behind from 9th
tracked winner, mistake 2nd, ridden and weakened after 3 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 10th, weakened approaching 2 out
slowly into stride, always behind
soon outpaced, tailed off and pulled up approaching 2 out
chased leaders, bad mistake 4th (water), weakened approaching 10th
Bohill Lad (IRE) Comfortable winner over C&D in July but well beaten latest and this looks tough under 6lb penalty.
Hope Value Modest hurdler who was well behind on chasing bow latest.
Ibal (FR) Smart and progressive over hurdles (won Imperial Cup and 2nd in valuable Aintree handicap on Grand National day); must go well if taking to fences.
Mr Cool High class hurdler (won two valuable events at Newbury and excellent 2nd to Barton in Aintree Grade 1); highly regarded and should take the beating on chasing debut.
Phar Jeffen (IRE) Dual Irish winner but flopped in handicap hurdle on British debut; something to prove on chasing bow.
Riccarton Well beaten both starts over fences.
Southern Ridge faces stiff task on return from long spell on sidelines.
Spinning Silver Outclassed.
Opal'lou (FR) Ex French hurdler who is difficult to assess on British chasing debut; watch market for further clues.