prominent, led after 5th, not fluent 2 out, ridden approaching last, pushed out, comfortably
prominent until 3 out
took keen hold, held up & always behind, tailed off
in touch, chased leaders 3 out, one-paced under pressure from last
held up in touch, progress to chase leaders after 3 out, kept on under pressure, bandages loosened
Turkestan (FR) Seeking a hat-trick following victories at Stratford and Worcester; has plenty of speed and will be hard to beat under the Champion Jockey.
Dihatjum Has been busy on the Flat but will have to improve to score on first try over hurdles.
Freddy Flintstone Interesting runner for stable who is certain to have this one ready for first try over hurdles; betting market may give best indication.
No Mercy Best form would give him a chance but is inconsistent and last few efforts over hurdles leave little inspiration.
River Amora (IRE) Trainer's runners have been struggling and this one will struggle to make an impression.
Roger Ross Has some reasonable form on the Flat in particular on the all-weather and is not without a chance in a poor race.
Zincalo (USA) Hard to fancy even in this company.
Ahouod Difficult to evaluate and is best watched.
Pastiche Looks to have little chance here.
Princess Londis Has experience on her side and recent Huntingdon performance was much improved; form of that contest would give her a chance against the selection but may not have the speed and stable is not firing.
Sarena Pride (IRE) Has been running well on the Flat and looks a worthy newcomer to the hurdling game; one for the short-list.
Franklin-D Difficult to fancy judged on Flat form.
