Sedgefield
Proven winner at Kelso, consistent hurdler, ideal conditions again today.
Consistent mare, strong traveller, new stable could unlock winning improvement.
Improved after wind surgery, stayed on well last time, open to progress.
Nicky Henderson-trained winner, well schooled chaser, strong form at Musselburgh.
Stayed on strongly at Perth, fit mare, improving with each race.
Keeps going close and this looks another good chance.
Ludlow
Bumper and points winner who went close on hurdles debut.
Won here last time and will prefer this longer trip.
Winner in France who has been bought by JP McManus.
Was going like the winner before a late tumble last time.
Keeps going close and this looks a good winning chance.
Showed some promise at Stratford last time out.
Nicely bred and won on bumper debut at Huntingdon latest.
Newbury
Proven Grade 2 winner, stays well, softer ground ideal today.
Improving hurdler, travels smoothly, 2m trip and ground look perfect.
Strong bumper form, Aintree run solid, expected to progress over hurdles.
Sets clear standard, consistent mare, form and trip both strongly in favour.
Irish National winner, stays well, fair mark makes him a serious player.
Front-runner, consistent chaser, proven at trip, well treated to strike.
Well-bred debutant, yard readying newcomers, interesting type with strong claims today.
Newcastle
Went close over course and distance last time out.
Good effort when going close at Wolver on latest run.
Just pipped over course and distance last time out.
Well bred and promising start at Kempton on debut.
Son of Sea The Stars who should be ready to fire.
Scored over course and distance last time out.
Regular winner on the sand who ran well here last time out.
Will be much happier stepping back up to 6f today.
Consistent and just beaten here last time out.
Chelmsford City
Good winner over course and distance last time.
Has won two of past three and likes it around here.
Needed run last time and takes big drop in class.
Regular winner who is best over this distance.
Beaten a short-head last time and repeat would do trick.
Landed hat-trick last time and every chance of four-timer.
Can land a fourth win around this tricky track.
Been knocking on door and can go one better here.