close up until ridden 3f out, chance over 1f out, no hdwy inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 3f out, every chance over 1f out, never nearer
soon led, quickened over 2f out, clear over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
slowly away, held up in rear, smooth headway over 2f out, switched right 1f out, quickened to lead well inside final furlong, comfortably
prominent, ridden and soon under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened and eased
towards rear, outpaced and ridden 3f out, no danger
Monte Mayor Golf (IRE) Won here in October but a string of second places (in similar small fields) suggests place honours again.
Celtic Mission (USA) If there has been improvement over the winter then this gelding could be ahead of the handicapper; probably best watched this time.
Ballymagan (IRE) Improving sort who looks the one to beat, though any price worse than evens would be poor value in a tricky event.
Nose The Trade Won decent seller at Headquaters in October; recent run should have sharpened him up and could be one for the forcast.
Quatredil (IRE) Excellent effort at Lingfield earlier this months; step up in trip is a slight cause for concern.
Head Scratcher Held by Ballymagan on previous running but not just making up the numbers.