Catterick
Signed off last season with good victory at Hexham.
Has shown some promise since switching to fences.
Knocking on the door and has joined a good trainer.
Game win at Leicester and 3lb rise looks more than fair.
Consistent and another good second here last time out.
Looks ready to win under ideal conditions.
Disqualified after ‘winning’ at Market Rasen 14 days ago.
Lingfield
Expensive buy who went close at Cheltenham last time.
Went close the last time he tackled this course and distance.
Looked a nice type when second in a Wetherby bumper.
Three good wins before a blip at Newbury last time out.
Consistent and another good effort last time.
Lots in hand when scoring at Newcastle last month.
Went close in good company at Sandown last time out.
Newcastle
Won nicely at Lingfield and has more to offer here.
Has shown best form over this course and distance.
Went close here last time and every chance again.
Weighed in light after winning at Lingfield nine days ago.
Keeps going close and this longer distance looks a wise move.
Can land a fourth win over this course and distance.
Southwell
Overdue a win but this looks an excellent chance.
Needed his comeback run and should be ready to roll.
Booking of Rossa Ryan really catches the eye.
Consistent and can confirm his win over Eydon last time.
Good second at Chelmsford and right in the hunt again.
Likes it around here and should run well in an open contest.
Two good wins and will enjoy going back over the mile here.
Has shown best form over this course and distance.