Hereford
Consistent and interesting going back over hurdles here.
Looks the type to do a lot better now jumping fences.
Finished strongly when second at Wincanton last time.
Won well last time and 9lb rise won’t put the brakes on.
Has won two of past three and every chance again.
Up just 2lb for a battling success at Ludlow latest.
Good start when third in a Wincanton bumper last time.
Ayr
Keeps going close and will be right there again.
Much improved when second at Wetherby last time.
Knocking on the door and this looks a good chance.
Won last two nicely and 5lb rise looks more than fair.
Consistent and another good run at Kelso last time out.
Another good effort when fifth at Doncaster latest.
Trainer won this with a similar horse last season.
Sandown
Has been flying and massive chance for last year’s winning yard.
Some good form in Ireland and W Mullins respected.
Two good wins before an unlucky second last time.
Old rogue but well capable of winning this.
Can cope with 4lb rise for winning last time out.
Good win last time and should be competitive again.
Wolverhampton
Second in this last year and every chance again.
Has shown best form over this course and distance.
Off the mark nicely here last time out with more to come.
Can land a fourth win over this course and distance.
Overdue a win but went close at Lingfield last time out.
Up just 2lb for winning well at Southwell latest.
Yet to win this season but come a little down weights.
Chelmsford City
Battled to the line when winning at Lingfield last time.
Solid third at Kempton latest and longer trip should help.
Solid fourth in fair race at Wolverhampton last time.
Two good seconds and should be right there again.
Has gone close twice since winning at Kempton.
Has won three of past four and this is another big chance.
Doesn’t win enough but this looks an excellent chance.