Newcastle
Looked a future winner when third at Wetherby last time.
Went close over course and distance last time out.
Won well on chase debut and can bounce back from slight setback.
Has won well on past two with more to come.
Went close at Kelso and this longer trip is ideal.
Trainer and jockey won this last year with similar type.
Southwell
Regular winner who needed comeback run at Uttoxeter.
Showed promise when third in handicap at Exeter on chase debut.
Longer trip will be ideal now he’s tackling fences.
Well bred and yard does well in bumpers like this.
Bumper winner who should make a nice hurdler.
Good winner last time and trainer in excellent form.
Good on Flat for Andre Fabre and classy at this level.
Cheltenham
Just keeps winning and can go close again over ideal trip.
Has done well since going over fences with more to come.
Top-class over this trip and should be too good again.
Looks the type to enjoy this unique jumping challenge.
Impressive winner in this grade last time out.
Plenty in hand when winning at Ascot 13 days ago.
Wolverhampton
Has shown best form over this course and distance.
Can improve now the blinkers are going on.
Looked a nice type when winning on debut at Kempton.
Much improved when scoring over course and distance latest.
Has dropped in weights and yard won this last year.
Has won past two nicely and likes it here.
Has decent form over this course and distance.
Goes well here and has solid form over this trip.
Solid on the sand and this looks very winnable.