Ocarina, Corrib Lad and Corlande are the trio to concentrate upon and we are with the last named. Donald McCain's horses are in fantastic form at present and while Corlande put up a below par effort against better opposition at Cheltenham, this is a more realistic assignment and trip and ground look to suit. Corrib Lad was scheduled to run over hurdles last week but takes this engagement instead. He should be watched closely in the market as Lenny Lungo's horses are running better than they were. Ocarina seems perfectly capable on this ground and from an unfashionable yard, he could be available at bigger odds than his form entitles. Oso Magic is arguably better over two miles so could find this stretching his stamina. Great Jane has to be respected from the Sue Bradburne stable and on her favoured soft ground, she can leave behind a modest run last time out. Roschal thrives in the conditions and of the lighter weights, he makes plenty of appeal this afternoon. Galero posted a near miss last time out although today's going is probably against him. Corlande is not the most bombproof of selections but he has enough in his favour to suggest he'll go well on this occasion.
Corrib Lad (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Not fluent and always behind, 6th of 8, well behind King Harald (11-12) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Nov.
Corlande (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, pecked 4th, behind from 10th, 8th of 10, well behind Arturio (10-5) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hcp chs (2) gs in Jan.
Galero 9-1 (10-13) Prominent, ridden and led approaching 4 out, kept on until headed post, 2nd of 12, hd behind Categorical (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m 4f clm chs (3) gs.
Oso Magic 15-2 (11-2) Held up in touch, led 11th, ridden approaching 3 out, headed 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Primus Inter Pares (10-7) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft.
Kirkside Pleasure (IRE) 11-4fav (11-5) With leaders when fell at the 11th in race won by Star Player (11-5) at Carlisle 3m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft, 7 ran.
Ocarina (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Close up, hit 9th, went 2nd at the 11th, weakened approaching 3 out, 4th of 11, 22l behind Sea Cadet (10-12) at Doncaster 3m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Jan.
Sands Rising 6-1 (10-6) Held up, ridden 4 out, headway approaching next, no impression, 4th of 8, 9l behind Primus Inter Pares (10-7) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft.
Posh Stick 7-2jt-fav (11-11) Tracked leaders, in touch when hampered and unseated rider at the 6th in race won by Digital Media (11-2) at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft, 7 ran.
Roschal (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) In touch, ridden 7th, weakened next, behind when pulled up at the last in race won by Toy Gun (10-5) at Ayr 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Jan, 13 ran.
Great Jane (FR) 7-1 (11-0) In touch, outpaced 5 out, soon weakened and pulled up 2 out in race won by Brandy Wine (11-9) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy, 9 ran.
Neidpath Castle 12-1 (10-0) Towards rear, weakened halfway, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Hawk's Landing (10-13) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Oct '06, 12 ran.
Man Of Repute 25-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders until slipped up at the 9th in race won by Categorical (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m 4f clm chs (3) gs, 12 ran.
Sailor A'Hoy 7-1 (10-10) Always behind, 5th of 12, 36l behind Ryminster (11-8) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf in Apr.