Bangor-on-Dee
Looks on a different level to these rivals.
Ignore last run after going close on chasing comeback.
Went close in a decent race at Kelso last time out.
Has run well twice over this course and distance.
Will find this a lot easier than the Challow Hurdle last time.
Can score with this longer trip right in his favour.
Improved effort in second last time and longer trip will be ideal.
Kempton
Looks the type to improve now going handicapping.
Plenty in hand when winning on chase debut last time.
Good second at Exeter and should be too good.
Back on last winning mark so can go close.
Finished off strongly when second at Huntingdon latest.
Takes a fair drop in class going back over fences.
Comes from the Skeltons so will know his job on debut.
Southwell
Good effort last time and doesn’t need much more.
Knocking on the door and can finally get off the mark.
Good effort over course and distance last time out.
Solid third despite missing the break on debut latest.
Capable of better than we saw at Wolver last time out.
Finished like a train over course and distance latest.
Has shown best form here and solid third last time.
Won here before Christmas and still in good form.
Chelmsford City
This looks a good chance to lose his maiden tag.
Consistent and this longer distance should suit.
Goes well here and looks on a fair handicap mark.
Good turf form and should be too strong for these.
Solid third at Newcastle and will be right there again.
Consistent and another good win at Lingfield last time out.
Can land a fourth win over this course and distance.