tracked leader, led 5th, led again 13th, driven and held on well flat
mid-division, headway 10th, chased leaders 3 out, ran on flat, not reached winner
in touch when blundered and fell 12th
behind, headway 14th, weakened 4 out
held up, headway 14th, mistake next, driven and every chance 3 out, blundered 2 out, weakened run in
in touch when fell 12th
chased leaders, weakened after 3 out
in mid-division when fell 12th
tracked leaders until weakened 15th
prominent until 7th, soon behind
behind and tailed off 14th
tracked leader until 5th, soon weakened
behind, mistake 14th and 16th, stayed on from 4 out, never dangerous
Knock Leader (IRE) Did not look the most fluent of jumpers on reappearance, his first for his new stable. However, was not disgraced in fourth and could improve on that.
Rockcliffe Gossip Went down fighting at Cheltenham recently and not one to oppose lightly if in a similar mood here.
Simber Hill (IRE) Seemed to blow up on his chasing debut, his first run for 18 months. Will prefer this better ground and could show big improvement here.
Knight's Crest (IRE) Off the track for two years before pulling up at Leicester in the spring. Not seen since and should be avoided for now.
Party Animal (IRE) Very lightly raced nine-year-old who has had leg problems, but would be in with a chance if fit after a lengthy absence.
Drum Battle has not raced for over two years and prior form was only modest.
Influence Pedler Placed in his last four starts. remains on a fair mark and should be thereabouts once more.
Jorodama King fair second at Bangor in September but disappointing in his only start since and does not look to be the most fluent of jumpers.
Tomcappagh (IRE) Only win came in a maiden hunter chase at Folkestone over two years ago, and is readily ignored here.
King's Hussar Winner of three hurdle races at Sedgefield but seems to have deteriorated over the last year or so.
Herbisahead (IRE) No form at all in eight races under rules.
Hardy Breeze (IRE) Reasonable second at Plumpton in April but has been poor since then and probably best watched.
Indian Temple Very moderate form over last two seasons.
Mister Kingston Not disgraced when a close third at Towcester last time but this looks slightly harder. Still has claims for a place at least, however.