took keen hold, chased leaders, led approaching 2nd, headed 4th, led again 5th, ridden and quickened approaching 2 out, clear approaching last, ran on well
held up in touch, tracked winner approaching 2 out, soon ridden, mistake last, not quicken flat
led to 2nd, led again 4th to 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, behind from 2 out
held up last, challenged approaching 2 out, ridden and not pace of winner flat
Azertyuiop (FR) Top class last season as a novice losing little in defeat behind Bilboa in Aintree's Glenlivet Anniversary Hurdle on final start; stable's horses in good form so fitness unlikely to be a problem.
Milligan (FR) Raised 12lb since winning Haydock's Swinton Handicap Hurdle; much more needed here.
Janus du Cochet (FR) Ran behind the best of last season's four-year-old hurdlers last term when tending to find at least one too good; has to be respected but may ideally want softer ground..
Ulundi Capable performer but probably too highly tried in this company.
Dibea Times (FR) Progressive form in novice hurdles last term before disappointing in Imperial Cup when pulled up (Milligan 6th); difficult to recommend on that effort..