slow jump 1st, soon in rear, tailed off when pulled up approaching 9th
prominent, went 2nd at 3rd, in touch when fell 10th
held up towards rear, headway 12th, went 2nd 3 out, challenged and blundered last, ridden and one pace flat
prominent to 4th, towards rear when fell 8th
towards rear when brought down 2nd
prominent to 3rd, settled mid-division, ridden 4 out, soon in rear, tailed off
chased leaders, in touch when fell 7th
led until headed 11th, rallied and led again next, every chance 3 out, weakened 2 out
prominent, badly hampered 7th, headway 4 out, ran on well flat
always prominent, led 11th, headed next, ridden to lead 3 out, mistake last, ran on well
behind until late head with 3 out, ran on flat, never nearer
held up towards rear, headway 12th, closed up 3 out, ran on well flat
Brother of Iris (IRE) Lost his way last season and has had training problems; best watched on reappearance.
Foundry Lane Looking to repeat last years success and returns after being prepared for this race on the Flat; no reason why he shouldn't run a big race and is one for the short-list.
Royal Predica (FR) Previously a top-class performer who lost his was last season; won weak race at Newton Abbot and all depends on if he is back to his best.
Galant Moss (FR) Has taken time to transfer excellent hurdle form to fences but is getting better with every race now; looks a leading contender.
Chevalier Errant (IRE) Has been in good form with two forms recently and looks set to run another good race; however, would prefer a faster surface and this is more difficult.
Gladiateur IV (FR) Closely matched with Galant Moss and rarely runs a bad race; prefers faster ground but sure to give a good account.
Major Sponsor (IRE) Held by Chevalier Errant and likely to find some rivals too good in what is a very competitive race.
Demasta (NZ) Ex-New Zealand chaser who has created quite an impression on two starts in this country and has looked top-class; still very well weighted and the one to beat.
Gulshan Very disappointing at Perth last time but has shown enough form in the past to figure; would prefer faster ground and others preferred.
Dorans Gold Interesting on first run for new yard but although he has conditions to suit, will find it difficult to win this.
Dream of Nurmi Frustrating type in the past who has finally got to grips with his racing to complete a hat-trick; this is a step up in company but may still be on a decent mark; one for the short-list.
Toskano All winning form has come over further and faces a stiff task at the weights.
Torn Silk Disappointed last time but is capable if returning to best; not one to rely on and up against some good rivals.
