held up mid-division, tracked leaders until challenged 3 out, led approaching 2 out, mistake, headed last, not quicken flat
led, ridden 8th, headed and mistake 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out
pulled hard in touch, chased leaders 3 out, ridden and no extra approaching 2 out
chased leader, headway to lead 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, rallied and led last, ran on flat
in touch, ridden and weakened 7th, tailed off 8th, pulled up before 2 out
raced keen in touch, ridden and weakened 7th, pulled up before last
took keen hold and held up in rear, mistake 5th, tailed off next, pulled up approaching 8th
Shareef (FR) A course and distance winner, handle's fast ground and sure to take the beating despite his penalty.
The Sawdust Kid Proven over course and distance and on fast ground. He has made the running in the past, and might prove difficult to peg back if allowed an uncontested lead.
French Executive (IRE) Finished behind The Sawdust Kid over course and distance, but has every chance on revised term's.
Lucky Bay (IRE) Would need to improve on what he has shown so far, but we may not see the best of him until he jump's fences
Palace (FR) Has shown little so far, stable's second string here.
Raneen Nashwan A winner at a mile as a two-year-old and not too highly tried on his hurdling debut.
Storm Cry (USA) Moderate on the flat and has shown nothing over hurdle's to date.
Walkabout No encouragement on his debut over hurdle's.
Waltham Kingfisher Has shown nothing so far and tried in blinker's here. Easily passed over.
