Haydock
Bit in hand when winning last time and can score again.
Can cope with 10lb rise on this hat-trick bid.
Impressive winner in the Chepstow Silver Trophy last time.
Held his own in Grade 1 company at Aintree last time.
Impressive winner on first crack over this distance.
Progressed last season and can take another step forward.
Ran well in this race last year and on fair mark.
Huntingdon
Knocking on the door and this looks a good chance.
Won well last time and best when fresh like this.
Graded bumper winner who should make a nice hurdler.
Good form already and more to come now chasing.
Went close at Wincanton and doesn’t need a lot more.
Has won twice before over this course and distance.
Can score for top Flat trainer in this open bumper.
Ascot
Much improved when winning at Auteuil last time out.
Game handicap win at Fontwell and has more to offer.
Won this last year and looks hard to beat again.
Fair run in Cross-Country latest and will enjoy this stamina test.
Won this last year and should go close again.
Plenty in hand when winning over course and distance latest.
Improved last season and has plenty of staying power.
Newcastle
Has won three times over this course and distance.
Has won past two well including around here.
Keeps winning and won’t be far away again.
Nicely bred and could easily make a winning start.
Improved on debut when third over course and distance latest.
Solid second on debut and right in the hunt again.
Likes it here and first-time blinkers could well help.
Good second over course and distance last time.
Good winner here latest and every chance again.
Wolverhampton
In fine form and should relish this distance.
Had plenty in hand when winning here last time out.
Drops in class and Frankel filly can get off the mark.
Improved effort when third at Chelmsford last time.
Two good runs and should be on the premises again.
Can cope with 6lb rise for scoring over C&D last time out.
Likes it here and can score in this lesser company.
Just collared last time and every chance again.
Two good wins last year and interesting on comeback.