jumped well, tracked leader until joined 7th, led before 8th, joined again 4 out, quickened before 3 out, ridden and stayed on well from 2 out, comfortably
not jump fluently throughout, led until mistake and joined 7th, tracked leader until mistake and lost place 10th, weakened 14th, soon well behind
held up behind, improved to mid-division 8th, headway to take 2nd after 9th, pushed along 14th, ridden and weakened before 4 out
mid-division until lost place after 7th, ridden and behind 11th, bad mistake and unseated rider 13th
tracked leaders going well, good jump and took 2nd 12th, challenging and joined leader 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, weakened quickly after 2 out
not jump well, behind and bad mistake when unseated rider 7th
held up behind, steady progress from 11th, mistake 15th, ridden and outpaced 4 out, stayed on one-paced from 3 out
First Gold (FR) Top draw chaser; below par last time but previously impressive at Auteuil and Kempton; further rain would be appreciated and looks the one to beat.
See More Business (IRE) Former Gold Cup winner who can occasionally run a below par effort; on song he is one of the best chasers in recent history; would not like it heavy; every chance.
Bellator Very good chaser; some excellent efforts this season including when 3rd to First Gold at Kempton; not the most fluent of jumpers at times.
Frantic Tan (IRE) Has had problems with his knees; solid effort when trouncing Jocks Cross at Haydock recently; this trip might be on the sharp side and is likely to go better over further.
Legal Right (USA) Much improved this season; won Tote Silver Trophy impressively under top weight this season; still improving and could be a value price today.
Young Spartacus Good handicap chaser; won Racing Post Chase in Febuary; slight stamina doubts here but could still go close.
Lord Noelie (IRE) Cheltenham Festival winner last year; not at his best this season but will be fresh and raring to go; possibilities.
