Newton Abbot
Has more to offer over fences for Paul Nicholls.
Consistent and saves best for this distance.
Fair bit in hand when winning at Newbury last time out.
Solid winner at Wincanton and right in the mix again.
Better over hurdles and a decent effort at Haydock latest.
Got round in the Grand National and good second last time.
Back from a break with a good second at Hereford latest.
Finished strongly latest so this longer trip should be ideal.
Chester
Two good wins so far and has a handy low draw.
Had plenty in hand last time and 8lb rise no problem.
Impressive at Leopardstown latest and much more to come.
Good Newmarket winner and looks well up to this level.
Went close in Listed company and has a good draw.
Good third last time and yard has excellent record in this race.
Just pipped at Leicester last time and can go close again.
Kelso
Two good wins and capable of better again.
Scored well over course and distance last time out.
Won before a solid effort in the Champion Bumper latest.
Keeps going close and will be right in the hunt again.
Regular winner who can cope with a 3lb weight rise.
Has form in much stronger races than this.
Good Perth bumper winner who can take a step forward.
Fontwell
Back to form when third at Cheltenham last time out.
Just nabbed on the line latest and will go close again.
Went close over course and distance latest so a major player.
Improved to win last time and won’t be far away again.
In cracking form and has more to offer at this level.
Up fair 5lb for winning at Plumpton nicely last time out.
Well backed on debut and can improve for the experience.
Kempton
Had plenty in hand when scoring on debut at Ayr.
Nicely bred and should be fit for this debut.
Easy winner at Southwell and top claimer takes over.
Likes this course and distance and in excellent form.
Goes well here and went close again last time out.
Up fair 3lb for winning here 16 days ago.
Consistent and saves his best for this sort of staying test.