Southwell
Well bred and should be fit from Nicky Henderson.
Two solid runs so far and that experience will come in handy.
Showed some promise on bumper debut at Kempton latest.
Keeps winning and this looks another good chance.
Good third last time and has run well on this surface before.
Runs in much stronger races than today’s rivals.
Good winner at Downpatrick and makes debut for good new trainer.
Leicester
Has shown enough on two runs to win a race like this.
Battled well to score at Warwick last time out.
Scored at Sedgefield latest and has more to come.
Back from a break with a solid second at Uttoxeter last time.
Consistent and another good effort at Lingfield latest.
Wasn’t beaten far in solid company at Warwick last time.
Carlisle
Showed promise when third on hurdles debut last time.
Looks a good type after winning a point to point latest.
Solid effort over fences here last time out.
Plenty in hand when scoring at Hexham over 2m latest.
Two promising efforts and looks right in the hunt again.