held up behind, improved after 12th, never dangerous from 3 out
behind until good progress 14th and took 2nd, stayed on, no chance with winner
mid-division until chasing leaders 9th, weakened and pulled up before 15th
held up in mid-division until fell 13th
always in rear, pulled up before 14th
always behind, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, weakened from 11th, pulled up before 16th
always close up, led after 14th, clear after 3 out, easily
prominent early, pushed along after 14th, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
prominent until mistake 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 16th
in touch until lost place after 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 13th
always behind, fell 9th
King's Banker (IRE) Trainer and jockey combination always to be feared, but has a long absence to overcome.
Nosam Has been running consistently well, but appears in the handicapper's grip.
Chicago City (IRE) Well enough treated on the best of his hurdles form; does not appear as good over fences.
Hopeful Lord (IRE) Entitled to improve for recent reappearance second to Paperising; races off the same mark.
Shepherds Rest (IRE) Looks to be on the downgrade, but has been given a chance if able to recapture old form.
Cedar Green Novice, who is open to improvement; not disgraced behind Even Flow on latest start.
The Texan (NZ) Has shown very little in two starts this term; difficult to fancy, but should appreciate the testing going.
Master of Illusion (IRE) Tends to find at least one too good; has had little respite from the handicapper.
Justjim Inconsistent gelding; may have been sharpened up by a mid-season break.
Ross Quay (IRE) Not the safest of conveyances, and fell again on recent reappearance.
Selatan (IRE) Has ground conditions to suit and well enough treated to take a hand if back to form.
Hasten Bak Ignore latest start when out of the handicap; only 2lbs wrong here and should not be discounted.
Dalametre Only 1lb higher than when winning here over half a mile shorter in October; chances if staying this longer trip.
