chased leaders, effort approaching 2 out, soon led, ridden approaching last, all out
held up in mid-division, headway to chase leaders 3 out, ridden and weakened, pulled up before 2 out
held up, smooth headway 4th to chase leaders, every chance last, no extra
always mid-division, mistake 4th, behind and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division when mistake 2nd, some headway after 3rd, kept on
led 1st until weakened rapidly and pulled up before 3rd
held up in rear, weakened 5th, pulled up before 2 out
disputed lead, led 3rd until 5th, ridden from next, weakened
took keen hold, some headway 3rd, weakened next
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway 3 out to chase leader, kept on under pressure
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, weakened next
always prominent, led 5th until 6th, lost place next, one-paced
mid-division, weakened and mistake 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
always behind, pulled up before 2 out
Entertainer (IRE) has kept better company than this for much of the term and could go close if long season hasn't taken its toll.
Master Ride (IRE) Won a soft race on bad ground at Fontwell last time but must still be respected as he has proven ability to handle the conditions.
Iambe de La See (FR) Scored in good style last time and looks an improver; stable have a fine record in these events and looks one for the short-list.
Big Red Unraced 8-y-o who is very hard to enthuse about.
Buckland Knight (IRE) Poor form in bumpers; little chance.
El Gran Hombre (USA) Pulled too hard for his own good on hurdling bow at Fakenham and needs to learn to settle to have any hope.
Semper Sursum Well behind on sole start in a bumper but open to improvement; however looks to have a very tough task and may need more time.
Duchamp (USA) decent flat handicapper who shaped with plenty of promise on only outing to date over timber; in receipt of weight from previous winners, his flat speed could prove a telling factor.
Freddie Taylor Fell at the first on hurdling bow; hard to fancy.
Go Positive Absent for two years and certain to be in need of the outing.
Jimal Behind in two starts over hurdles and needs to improve significantly.
Linens Girl Hurdling debut here; only a moderate flat handicapper and others make more appeal.
Machrie Bay Just run out of it at Exeter a few weeks ago; capable but this is a tougher task.
Mighty Magic Absent from this sphere for nearly three years and no show in a pipe-opener on the level last time.
Peteuresque (USA) Won Redcar fast ground maiden handicap over 10f on the level last term and unlikely to enjoy the soft ground today; best watched for the time being.
Queens House No show in Newbury bumper; rank outsider.
Wild Nettle Tailed off and pulled up only start over hurdles; little hope.
Nile Princess Poor performer; no chance.
