held up, ridden along and in touch 3 out, disputed lead 2 out, headed after last, no extra towards finish
always outpaced in rear
led from 1st, clear lead 5th, ridden and headed before 2 out, one-paced afterwards
prominent early, soon not go pace, tailed off from 3 out
not jump well, mistakes 1st and 6th, never recovered
always prominent, progress to join leaders 3 out, disputed lead 2 out, led after last, ran on well towards finish
prominent until 3rd, behind from 5th, tailed off
Grimes Unbeaten in two runs this season but hasn't run since May 14 of last year; he's got some smart form and should run well here.
Hors La Loi III (FR) Won this last year ahead of chasing home Istabraq in the Champion Hurdle; bled at Aintree afterwards and has been disappointing since; if back to his best then he would have a big chance; but that's the chance you take.
Ben Ewar Run-of-the-mill form in novices' hurdles; a lot more needed.
Hidebound (IRE) Ran poorly in the Tote Gold Trophy on his seasonal bow and ran only twice last year (both times over fences); formerly a smart hurdler but this is asking a big question at this time.
Hit And Run (FR) Placed for the second year running in the Tote Gold Trophy last time; solid handicap form, but that's the level he operates at.
Hitman (IRE) Still a novice and only twice raced, but has acquired a reputation as a Champion Hurdle contender based on his fourth to Geos in the Bula Hurdle on December 9; the jury is still out but the defence has built a convincing case; the likely favourite.
Seebald (GER) Has yet to fully live up to his billing but ran his best race to date when two lengths and a head behind Geos and Ashley Park at Kempton on Dec 27; that was a falsely-run affair;before that he finished five and-a-half lengths behind Hitman at Cheltenham; they meet on the same terms today.
Azertyuiop (FR) Well-regarded French import but it's asking a lot to win a race of this nature at the first time of asking.
Vanishing Dancer (SWI) Not out of the novices' top-drawer and looks out of his depth here.