held up towards rear, headway to track leaders 14th, ridden after 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up towards rear, headway to track leader 13th, ridden after 4 out, el.c 2 out, kept on
soon led, reminders after 13th, headed 15th, chased leader next, hard ridden and led again approaching 2 out, kept on well under pressure flat, all out
held up towards rear, ridden after 15th, soon weakened, tailed off
in touch, went prominent 13th, soon ridden, stayed on and every chance 2 out, one-paced after
tracked leader, mistake 8th, led 15th, driven clear after 4 out, headed and weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, dropped 14th, soon ridden, stayed on from 3 out
Master of Illusion (IRE) Ended last term in style winning twice including over C&D (now 5lb higher); acts on ground and has strong each way claims.
Native King (IRE) Handles testing ground but well beaten on return from six-months absence last month; others preferred.
Ross Minster (IRE) Successful over this trip at Chepstow last January (now 5lb higher); makes seasonal return.
Rollcall (IRE) Won his last two handicap chases but now looks weighted up to his best.
Zaggy Lane Not harshly treated but may need the outing on seasonal reappearance.
Klondike Charger (USA) Progressive type over fences in 2000 winning twice in novice company including over C&D; ground a concern and has a long absence to overcome; best watched.
Just Steffi All three chase wins have come here and is well treated on return; sure to go well if fit on return.
Selatan (IRE) Well handicapped on best form and ran well in defeat on recent return at Bangor; will relish testing ground and will be hard to beat.
