A tricky contest despite its lack of numbers. In his novice days, Prince Sorinieres was taking on the likes of Tiutchev around this track. Once rated 135, the handicapper has dropped him to 119. Well held at Wincanton on a reappearance run, we'll watch him today. Sir Bob would be very difficult to beat on his best form. He beat Suntas at Towcester off a similar mark last term and that rival has gone on to pick up a couple of decent prizes. Heather Dalton's gelding is returning from an absence and it is noticable that the blinkers have been left off today. Kittenkat invariably threatens to pop up in one of these races but regularly disappoints. She is well in at the weights in comparison to her hurdles rating and could be the one to fill the runners up berth. Norlandic is effective over much further than this and is respected on the jockey and trainer combination. We will oppose the liekly favourite with Tom's Prize. The selection did take a heavy fall at Sandown in November but he has had a couple of weeks to get over it. Proven over trip and going, he looks to still be ahead of the handicapper.
