French Saulaie, South O' The Border and Master Mahogany should fight out the finish here and we just prefer French Saulaie. The selection had no chance against the rejuvenated Ashley Brook at Cheltenham last time but was clear second best. He previously won well at Huntingdon and still looks on a decent enough mark. South o' The Border was successful first time up and came up against a couple of progressive types last time out. He doesn't look too badly treated for his handicap bow and a big run is expected. Master Mahogany rarely runs a bad race and has the added bonus of A P McCoy he easily looks the best of the remainder. The ground conditions will play a major role here and they will certainly suit French Saulaie who is given our tentative vote.
Dalaram (IRE) 80-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, never in contention, 7th of 13, 38l behind Ashley Brook (11-6) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-145 (2) hvy in Jan.
Master Mahogany 10-3 (11-3) Held up towards rear, ridden approaching 2 out, left 3rd last, ran on flat, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Amour Multiple (11-12) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
French Saulaie (FR) 12-1 (11-1) Held up, stayed on to take 2nd before, no impresion, 2nd of 13, 20l behind Ashley Brook (11-6) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-145 (2) hvy in Jan.
South O'The Border 6-1 (11-10) Prominent, led 5th, headed approaching last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Predateur (10-7) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (2) sft in Jan.
Biscar Two (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) In touch, headway 7th, weakened 3 out, mistake next, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Just Beth (10-9) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) hvy in Jan.
