led 1st, disputed lead from next, mistake 10th, ridden 11th, weakened 12th, tailed off
held up, mistake 5th and 7th, weakened 8th, soon behind
held up in rear, ridden and outpaced 10th, mistake 3 out and last, rallied and ran on well flat
chased leader, disputed lead from 2nd, clear leader 11th, ridden and headed 3 out, led again 2 out, pushed out flat
chased leaders and pulled hard, reminders 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 10th
keen hold in mid-division, jumped well and chased winner from 4 out, challenged and led 3 out, mistake and headed 2 out, no extra flat
Monty's Theme (IRE) No problem with trip or ground, but has no easy task under his double penalty.
Brodante King (IRE) Point to point winner and proved he handle's fast ground when 3rd in a bumper. Unexposed and has place claim's.
Meander (IRE) From a yard in fine form. Ground not a problem and look's the one to beat.
Noble Justice (IRE) Has shown a fair level of form in novice hurdle's, chasing debut here and has the help of the champion.
Indian Crown Returning from a long lay off and up against it here.
Opal'lou (FR) From a respected yard, but would need to find improvement to trouble the front two.