held up mid-division, headway after 9th, clear 2nd approaching 3 out, kept on, no chance with winner
held up behind, under pressure 3 out, behind when pulled up before last
held up towards rear, some headway after 7th, ridden 10th, weakened approaching last
held up towards rear, headway 7th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
held up towards rear, ridden and effort 8th, behind when pulled up before 2 out
always tracking leaders, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, ridden approaching 8th, weakened approaching 11th
made all, clear approaching 2 out, ridden and weakening close home
Sayeh (IRE) Won at Hereford in June off top weight. Trip may be a bit far today.
Gunnerblong Some credible placed form last year. C&D winner but this was some time ago in soft ground. Went chasing last start; a bit to prove on this ground.
Lorenzino (IRE) Won at Bangor in May over shorter trip. Well beaten on the flat latest; should go close.
Eponine Credible placed form over 2m in softer ground; others preferred over this trip.
Joe Crump Third at Huntingdon last week in first start since April. Slightly lost his way in the Spring, but if he can return to his really impressive form pre Christmas has sound claims.
Gatorade (NZ) Returns to Hurdles after six chase starts. A C&D winner this time last year but on softer ground; sound claims today.
Memsahib Ofesteem Some credible placed form last season. Well beaten at Market Rasen in June by Distant Storm; place chances at best.
Son of Light (IRE) First time visor made no impression latest start. Dual winner over 2m; a bit to prove today over this trip and off latest poor form over fences.
Athleague Guest (IRE) Has not run since December 1998 in Ireland; form is uninspiring.