mid-division, pushed along 7f out, chased winner 3f out, stayed on gamely, no extra towards finish
in rear, under pressure 4f out, never a factor
in rear, ridden 3f out, soon weakened 2f out
made all, shaken up and ridden 3f out, held on gamely
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, no impression afterwards
chased leaders, ridden and lost touch 6f out, soon beaten
mid-division, soon ridden, stayed on past beaten horses to take 3rd, no impression on first 2
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one-paced final furlong
slowly away, never a factor
Baron de Pichon (IRE) Beat Ionian Spring in Class C handicap over course and distance last week; will be well fancied to score again in this slightly easier grade.
Famous (FR) Well beaten on most of his recent starts, including in selling company; has a very difficult task here.
Ocean Line (IRE) Won two hurdle contests at Ludlow in October; last run on Flat was previous month when third in 1m 4f Folkestone seller; likely to be an outsider.
Punishment Good fourth behind Resplendent Star in Winter Derby Trial last time; not the most consistent of animals but looks the main market rival to Baron De Pichon.
Sturgeon (IRE) Unseated rider in Fakenham selling hurdle last month on first start since 1999; hard to fancy.
Four Men (IRE) Well beaten in five all-weather outings this winter.
Time For The Clan Has only beaten one horse in his four most recent outings.
Jellybeen (IRE) Has shown little worthwhile form for a long time.
Charente (USA) Well bred colt by good US sire Hennessy; held on to win 10f maiden on Equitrack at Lingfield last month; had not shown same level of form on Fibresand before that, but has a chance in a race which lacks any strength in depth.
Charmed Has shown virtually no ability so far in four attempts.