held up behind, never dangerous afterwards
led after 5f, clear 3f out, hard ridden and headed inside final furlong, hampered final 100 yards
held up in touch, ridden along 3f out, kept on until weakened quickly 1f out
in rear, some late headway, no danger
held up in touch, headway 3f out, hard ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged right, ridden out towards finish
in rear, never troubled leaders
held up in touch, effort and every chance 2f out, weakened 1f out
always in rear
mid-division, ridden and beaten 2f out
always behind
behind, ridden and no headway from 5f out
behind, effort 3f out, hard ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up towards rear, some late headway, never troubled leaders
towards rear, good headway 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, kept on one-paced final furlong
held up in touch, weakened 4f out
never better than mid-division
mid-division, hard ridden over 2f out, strong run inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish
always in rear, tailed off final 6f
always in rear
led after 2f, headed after 5f, weakened and behind from 6f out
never better than mid-division
in rear, late headway over 2f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
in touch until lost place 8f out, stayed on final 2f, not trouble leaders
tracked leaders, hard ridden and weakened 3f out
held up in mid-division, never dangerous
Barba Papa (IRE) Won easily over hurdles last time out; aiming to repeat last year's triumph and has a big chance.
First Ballot (IRE) Has been hurdling on softer ground; second to Akbar (ran well yesterday) gives him a live chance if he stays.
Temple Way Solid form around 1m6f to 2m; has travelled up the handicap though and may be a few pounds too high at present.
Lord Jim (IRE) Better known over jumps these days but worth remembering his third here over 2m6f in 1998; would have a big chance if repeating anything like that here.
Cover Up (IRE) Obvious eyecatcher in the field; fourth in the Chester Cup but has a welter burden to carry.
Carlys Quest Reasonable form this year; has yet to prove he stays this far.
Mana d'Argent (IRE) Raced well for a long way in Chester Cup; trainer is in sparkling form so cannot be discounted.
High And Mighty Beaten by Boulevard last time and reopposes on better terms; definite chance on his Chester Cup second.
Dark Trojan (IRE) Has form over hurdles in Ireland; yet to race over this sort of distance on the flat.
Docklands Limo Better known as a hurdler these days; demonstrated some ability on the flat in the past. Arguably better on a softer surface.
Boulevard (IRE) Fair second to Virgin Soldier over two miles on good to firm; a repeat may give him an each-way chance.
Duchamp (USA) Adequate form over hurdles this term.
Sage Dancer (USA) Trainer to be respected in this event; form over shorter trips in Ireland but question marks over ability to stay.
Dorans Pride (IRE) Has picked up the odd prize on the flat on the way; looks certain to stay.
Guard Duty Quirky customer who took advantage of a good mark to win a big prize at Kempton; could go close if in the mood.
Pride of India (IRE) Certainly one of the class horses in the race; second on firm at Pontefract over 2m1f so should stay if good enough.
Eastwell Hall Placed in a Cesarewitch in 1999 but has shown little this year over shorter distances.
Hoh Express Has been chasing over distances of up to three miles; first run on flat since 1998.
King Flyer (IRE) Performed creditably this term; beat Eastwell Hall over 2m2f last year and acts on the ground.
Persian Waters (IRE) Battled on to beat Nigel's Lad last time out over two miles; appears to go on any ground.
Who Cares Wins Well beaten in Chester Cup last time out; up in trip today.
Lightning Star (USA) Very moderate hurdler; readily passed over today.
Kuwait Millennium Has had recent spins over the hurdles; once finished 5l to Tarboush but trainer should not be underestimated in these events.
Crystal Springs (IRE) Better known as a hurdler in its native Ireland; bits of form over two miles on the flat.
Typhoon Tilly Fair form over significantly shorter trips but today is by far the furthest she has been on the flat.
Al Towd (USA) Largely disappointing on flat over a variety of distances.
Laffah (USA) Dour stayer; will cope with the distance but will probably not be fast enough.
Rainbow Spirit (IRE) Fair effort last time at Kempton over 1m6f; form largely confined to all-weather and not certain to stay.
Northern Fleet Races from 7lb out of the handicap today and has shown little to recommend in recent times.
