led 1st, tracked winner, hard ridden 2 out, weakened approaching last
prominent, ridden 10th, lost touch next, soon tailed off, pulled up before 2 out, broke blood vessel
held up, headway to chase leaders approaching 11th, in touch when blundered and unseated rider 12th
led after 1st, pecked 11th, not fluent 4 out, clear after 3 out, easily
behind, some headway 10th, never near to challenge
tracked leaders, mistake 9th, hard ridden to take 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner
Ardfinnan (IRE) A faller on heavy ground on final start last term; trainer has been waiting for better ground.
Kings Boy (IRE) Well thought of over hurdles two seasons ago; sure to have been well schooled.
Libido Needs further judged on last season's efforts, but has fitness on his side.
Right To Reply (IRE) Has a bright future over fences according to his trainer; will not have to be 100 per cent ready to go close.
Tallow Bay (IRE) Needs to be held up a bit more than he was last time; ground likely to be a bit too lively.
Windy Valley (IRE) Course winner over hurdles last year; not entirely disgraced over the bigger obstacles so far.