reminders in rear, soon struggling to go pace, never on terms
mid-division, hampered and brought down 3rd
blundered 2nd, mid-division to 7th, some headway 3 out, one pace from next
made all, blundered 4th, 10L clear 3 out, ridden 2 out, easily
always prominent, headway to go 2nd 5 out, soon beaten, one pace from 2 out
always behind, ran on through beaten horses from 3 out, never nearer
mid-division to halfway, steady headway from 4 out, nearest finish
always prominent, mistake 7th, closed up 3 out, ridden next, no impression
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, ran on one pace
mid-division when fell 3rd
chased winner to 4th, ridden before 3 out, weakened rapidly approaching 2 out
mid-division throughout
always in rear, tailed off 6th, pulled up before last
held up, headway 3 out, ridden next, nearest finish
prominent, ridden 6th, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
Facts Not Fiction (IRE) Won at Kempton last time out, best form on soft ground; good chance.
Ask The Natives (IRE) Has had jumping problems; good chance on best form if he stands up.
Musardo (FR) Best form over further, has place claims at best; others preferred.
Manx Magic (USA) Has been out of form of late, chance on best form; may be in the grip of the handicappers grip.
Goldanzig (IRE) Has not ran for over a year; may need the run.
Ivor's Flutter Enigmatic character; out of form of late, others preferred.
Three Farthings Won well first time out this season; disappointed next time, will go on the ground , this looks tougher.
Royal Snoopy (IRE) Has failed to complete on last two runs; must improve to win this.
Kittenkat Course and distance winner; looks in handicapper's grip at present.
Estacado (IRE) Course winner, ran on the Flat last time; will have to improve to win this.
Quini Eagle (FR) Has not ran for ten months, from the Pipe yard, place claims.
Nine O Three (IRE) Out of form, best form at shorter trips; others preferred.
Hot To Trot (IRE) Prone to breaking blood vessels; easily passed over.
Dashing Dollar (IRE) Has been out of form of late; will have to improve to win this.
Hasten Bak Runs off the wrong handicap mark; has been in form in minor races.
Old Rouvel (USA) Consistent, in good form; loves soft ground, major player.