Leicester
Nicely bred and yard can get them ready at home.
Back from a break with an impressive win at Southwell.
Has joined a trainer who does really well with newcomers.
Needed his comeback and is nicely down the weights.
Finished last season with a good third at Redcar.
Consistent and ended last season on podium at Yarmouth.
Game winner at Newcastle latest and right in the mix again.
Aintree
Brilliant at Cheltenham and has more to come yet.
Didn’t get the breaks last time and capable of bouncing back.
Can bounce back from his bad mistake in the Champion Chase.
He’s been much improved since being ridden more quietly.
Looked good at Naas last time and comes here fresher.
Ran a cracker when second in the Imperial Cup last time out.
Bath
In good form over hurdles and fair mark back on the level.
Trainer has won the past two runnings of this race.
Battled well when scoring here last time out in October.
Been going close and still on a fair handicap mark.
Chased home a really smart type on debut last time out.
Holding his form well and only 3lb above his latest win.
Consistent last season and will be right in the mix again.
Southwell
Two promising runs so far and doesn’t need a lot more.
Likes this trip and track and was just edged out here last time.
Promising third on handicap debut at Wolver 17 days ago.
Back from a long break with a good third here last time.
Won well here latest and a 4lb weight rise is fair.
Made it four wins in a row with no fuss at Lingfield.
Has been knocking on the door and this is a decent chance.