led and raced keen, rdna headed after 7th, weakened from next, soon behind
jumped right 1st, well behind approaching 4th, kept on from 2 out, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, led approaching 8th, driven approaching 10th, clear advantage approaching 2 out, joined approaching last, all out
held up mid-division, headway 5th, chased winner from 8th, ridden approaching 10th, challenged and every chance last, no extra close home
mistakes in rear, bad blunder 6th, never nearer
tracked leaders, behind when mistake 9th, tailed off soon after
tracked leaders, not jumped well, well behind when pulled up before 8th
Calhoun (FR) Third on his chasing debut at Newton Abbot but suffered some hampering. Likely to see improvement today.
Heathyards Element Maiden hurdler making his debut over fences; best watched.
Perange (FR) A french import having his first run in Britain. A winner over hurdles at Auteuil, and made his chasing debut there to finish third. If he handles the ground should go close
Selberry A winner over hurdles last winter but then form took a turn for the worst. Was tried with a visor last time but to no avail. Makes his chasing debut today; best watched.
Shalaal (USA) Has not run for nearly a year, chase form is not inspiring.
Silver Secret Has been running moderately on the flat; makes little appeal on chasing debut.
Mandy Chat (IRE) Has been campaigning over fences this summer but remains a maiden; others preferred.
My Dilemma A maiden over hurdles who did not progress when making her chasing debut in August at Huntingdon; others preferred.