held up mid-division, headway 7th, led 2 out, soon clear, eased towards finish
led 2nd, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, kept on one pace
in rear, never dangerous
held up behind, ridden 8th, no impression
mid-division, lost place approaching 5th, tailed off 6th, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 7th, soon lost place, behind when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden 5th, soon well behind
held up towards rear, effort 7th, soon beaten
held up mid-division, headway 7th, chased leader next, ridden 3 out, every chance 2 out, no chance with winner
held up behind, closed up 5th, ridden soon after, behind when pulled up before 2 out
held up behind, steady headway 6th, ridden and one pace from 2 out
always behind, tailed off after 6th, pulled up approaching 9th
held up mid-division, headway approaching 8th, ridden and one pace soon after
mid-division until pulled up approaching 4th, (saddle slipped)
Darakshan (IRE) Ready winner over this trip in a selling handicap at Plumpton last time; solid claims of following up if in same mood.
Empire Park Respected on Perth claiming win over two miles; looked an unwilling companion last time but may fair better over this longer trip.
Millions Looked worth following when showing improved form to win at Sedgefield last month; disappointed at Perth subsequently but dropped in class here and maybe worth another chance.
Titus Bramble No real encouragement from recent form.
Azzan (USA) Uninspiring form figures tell their own story.
Canton Venture Looks second string judged by jockey bookings; like stablemate has a long absence to overcome.
Crest Wing (USA) Not disgraced at Exeter last week; more needed here though.
Head Gardener (IRE) Entitled to come on for recent outing at Market Rasen (first since July 1); overall form not good enough though.
Phar Less Hassle (IRE) Well treated at the weights on best hurdles form; most recent form (over fences) uninspiring, but may be rejuvenated by return to smaller obstacles.
Pingo Hill (IRE) Pulled up on latest start; earlier form uninspiring.
Seef Seasonal reappearance; usually finds at least one too good.
Sylcan Express Recent fourth in similar race at Huntingdon the only sign of ability so far.
Travellers Rest Poor plating class maiden on flat; no reason to expect improvement over hurdles.
Colette (IRE) Claims on her best form (placed in better company); stamina doubts remain over this trip.
Goodie Girl (IRE) Three times fourth in bumper company; surprising to see her make her debut over hurdles in this company; has to be respected especially with stable in good form.
Hi Tek Poor pater.
Okeedokee (FR) Solid claims on old form but has a long absence to overcome; impossible to know how much ability is retained.
Ahouod No sign of ability on hurdling debut.
