mid division, improved position 4th, hampered and unseated rider 6th
well there, led 2nd to 4th, 3rd when bad mistake 10th, couldn't recover and ran out next
showed up early, faded and tailed off from halfway
behind from 2nd, soon well behind, pulled up before 9th
led 7th, not always fluent, pecked 9th, headed 2 out, very leg weary from last
held up, some headway halfway, plugged on under pressure to be nearest at finish
led to 1st, prominent when mistake and unseated rider 5th
held up, headway travelling well halfway, went second 9th, still going well when disputed lead 2 out, led approaching last, wandered badly left flat, stayed on
tracked leaders, lost position 7th, reminders next, stayed on from 2 out, ran on
Coulton Grand campaigner who has retained his form at this level very well; this is his trip, he handles heavy, likes it here and won this race last year.
Ajar (IRE) Winning hurdler in Ireland; trip and ground no problem but only a modest level of form since he came to England.
Apple John Won a point-to-point last month but his form in the two years prior to that leaves something to be desired.
Braes of Mar Good level of form at this level two years ago; hardly seen since; had a pipe-opener here last month over three miles.
Genetic George (IRE) Irish import who has an absence and no experience of chasing to overcome to feature here.
Hawaiian Sam (IRE) Absent for a year; ground and trip should be OK; most recent win came in a handicap at Worcester; hard to get too excited by his chances.
Morning Mist (IRE) Not the most compelling set of recent form figures and can't be fancied.
Secret Streams (IRE) Pointer but is only seven, is well bred for this game and connections have to be respected; by no means a forlorn each-way chance.
Simply Dashing (IRE) Sure to be a warm order here even though he's been off for 406 days; formerly a very useful chaser; stays this trip well and acts on firm and soft, although has shown a preference in the past for better ground; if at his best, he'll take a lot of beating.
Light The Sky Pointer who has to step up a good deal on what he's shown so far.
