behind and soon ridden, stayed on well from 2 out
held up, smooth headway 4 out, led 2 out, clear flat, eased close home
chased leaders until ridden and weakened 11th, pulled up before 4 out
led, jumped well, headed after 3 out, one-paced afterwards
prominent, ridden 14th, beaten when fell 3 out
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, gradually weakened
held up, headway 4 out, chased winner from 2 out, no chance with winner
held up, good headway 12th, ridden and weakened from 3 out
Balisteros (FR) The most prolific hunter and pointer from last term who confirmed his wellbeing when successful in a ladies' open recently
Gunner Welburn Loves heavy ground and ran well on his-point-to-point return to suggest that he can feature
Manhattan Rainbow (IRE) Beat Balisteros last April and should have no problem with the ground
Pats Cross (IRE) An old boy now who has plenty to prove at this level
Stormy Session Formerly traiined by Paul Nicholls, this fellow confirmed his wellbeing when successful in a Cottenham point last month
Varykinov (IRE) Successful in this corresponding event in 1999 and could be the surprise package
Ardstown Tough and consistent hunter who could once again fill the frame
Epsilo de La Ronce (FR) Successful over fences in the French provinces two years ago but has plenty to prove at this level
Fardross Pulled up at Bangor yesterday and clearly one to avoid at all costs
