Bonzo Bing is only a pound higher than when second over course and distance four weeks ago but is still seeking a first victory over fences. Western Jo has disappointed since a couple of fair runs at Market Rasen in the spring and Fly Home Harry has been raised 8lb since completing a quick double in lesser company at Southwell and will also have his stamina to prove. Cabragh won over this trip at Sedgefield before finding 2m4f too short at Newcastle but Wetherby third GOLDEN INVESTMENT can defy top weight as he should have plenty more to offer after just the two runs so far over fences.
Golden Investment (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) With leader and keen, ridden before 3 out, one pace in 3rd when mistake last, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Two Smokin Barrels (10-11) at Wetherby 3m hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Western Jo (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Keen, set steady pace, increased pace approaching 3 out, ridden and headed soon after 3 out, faded flat, 4th of 5, 11l behind Susie Sheep (11-8) at Market Rasen 3m hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Bonzo Bing (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Prominent, reminder 5th and 15th, every chance 3 out, no impression on winner flat, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Nortonthorpelegend (10-13) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Cabragh (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 2nd before 4 out until blundered badly next, weakened, not recover, 4th of 12, 14l behind Maxed Out King (11-4) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Fly Home Harry 7-2 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway on outside 5th, 10 lengths 4th 2 out, went 7 lengths 2nd last, stayed on well flat, led near finish, won at Southwell 3m hcp (5) gs in Nov beating Midnight Jade (11-1) by shd, 9 ran.
Bennys Well (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) With leader, pushed along before 14th, tailed off 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Sedgefield 3m 2f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Dystonia's Revenge (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) In touch in mid-division, outpaced before 3 out, weakened from next, 7th of 9, 25 3/4l behind Nortonthorpelegend (10-13) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Foot The Bill 50-1 (10-10) Mid-division, weakened before 5 out, 8th of 12, at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Urban Gale (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Held up, not fluent and struggling 7th, behind from 10th, 7th of 9, 22 3/4l behind Fly Home Harry (11-12) at Southwell 3m hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Major Ridge (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) With winner, ridden 3 out, weakened next, 3rd of 7, 21l behind Cabragh (10-13) at Sedgefield 3m 2f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
