led 1st until jumped slowly 3rd and headed, soon struggling, tailed off
prominent until led 4th, disputed lead 7th until headed and ridden 12th, weakened quickly, pulled up before 4 out
held up in rear until hampered and unseated rider 8th
prominent until 4th, struggling and well behind afterwards
held up in mid-division, headway to chase leaders 8th, going well when blundered 14th, every chance 2 out, challenged last, led flat, all out
always prominent, gradually weakening until ran on one-paced from 4 out
mid-division until dropped rear 6th, tailed off
chased leaders until fell 8th
in rear until steady progress from 8th, challenged 4 out, no response, ran on one-paced
jumped right, held up in mid-division until disputing lead 7th, in lead 12th until weakened and headed flat
held up in mid-division until progress to chase leaders, every chance from 4 out, race on one-paced
Him of Praise (IRE) Missed the cut in the Grand National at the 11th hour; this looks easier.
Collier Bay Not the most fluent of fencers but thrown in on best form over hurdles and fences; claims.
Saint Joseph Smart hunter chaser but has plenty of weight and disappointed in handicap company on his last attempt at this grade.
Kendal Cavalier Thorough stayer who should relish the trip and conditions but has been out of sorts of late and is difficult to get too excited about.
Master of Illusion (IRE) Has shot up the weights after his facile dismissal of Nosam last time but may still be capable of figuring if in the same mood.
Cahors (IRE) Fair hunter chaser but not up to this class on the balance of his form shown so far.
Apatura King Lightly raced but fairly talented former hunter chaser who ran well on handicap debut at Cheltenham in October; could be worth a chance at likely odds.
Derring Bridge Seven month absence to overcome but goes well here and is not without a chance on his best form.
Nearly A Score Trying a new trip but handles the ground a would have a squeak if he stays.
Royal Barge One outing in last two year and failed to complete; hard to fancy.
Defendtherealm Goes on any ground and is a previous course and distance winner; well handicapped off today's mark and could have a leading chance if putting in a clear round.
Jazz Duke Big drop in grade after a sound effort in an Ascot handicap; handles the ground and is no forlorn hope.
Just Steffi Won this race last year and ran a fair trial last time; off a featherweight is quite capable of repeating last year's performance.
