The Gradual Slope
'Placed last three runs, winning hurdles form over shorter, this trip may stretch stamina'
'Placed last three runs, winning hurdles form over shorter, this trip may stretch stamina'
'Second in races over just short of 3m at Newcastle and Kelso in recent months, respected'
'Well fancied at Tramore with Paul Townend aboard but could finish only fourth, 7lb wrong'
'Won 3m3f Lincolnshire National at Market Rasen at Christmas, test of stamina should suit'
'Good runs over staying trips at Wincanton and Haydock, not as good at Haydock on latest'
'Tailed off in the Kim Muir, when early interference may have been a factor, can do better'
'1-22 over fences, found wanting in a series of big-value staying handicaps this term'
'Encouragement from fifth in the Scottish National when only one length behind Klarc Kent'
'Dismal history of beaten favouritism, undependable is an understatement, may click one day'
'Was challenging for the lead when falling at the last in last week's Ulster National'
Non-runner
'Stayed on for fourth behind stablemate Macdermott in Scottish Grand National; good chance'
Non-runner
'Won 3m4f Cork National; took advantage of his lower hurdles mark at same venue last time'
Non-runner
'Twice a winner for Henry de Bromhead; out of form this season, does not appeal'
Non-runner
'Second over an extended 3m at this venue last November, may improve from Fairyhouse run'
Non-runner
'Well beaten in third in a 3m3f event here in February; jumped poorly at Navan last time.'
Non-runner
'1-23 over fences, often runs well in staying races, gallant fifth in Irish Grand National'
Non-runner
'Much encouragement can be taken from his second over an extended 3m4f at Leopardstown'
Non-runner
'1-19 chase record is off-putting, unplaced since 2m5f win at Leopardstown in December'
Non-runner
'Unconvincing form over staying trips, has failed to run to market expectations last twice'
Non-runner
'Second to He Fitz In at Limerick, in rear at Down Royal, 3lb out of the handicap'
Non-runner
'12lb out of the handicap, very hard to fancy despite the merit of rider's 5lb claim'
Non-runner
'Bright display when third in last week's Ulster National, ran in Thursday's La Touche'
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