not always the most reliable of jumpers but ran much better last time; chances
deserves to win a race after three placed efforts this term
given a break since finding Dirk Cove too good in Towcester handicap hurdle in November; interesting over fences today; goes well fresh
course and distance winner but not always the best of jumpers
difficult to fancy on form so far this term
still retains ability but again likely to find at least one too good
faces difficult task from out of the weights proper
Kiltulaa Lad (IRE) not always the most reliable of jumpers but ran much better last time; chances
Island Mist deserves to win a race after three placed efforts this term
Stormhill Stag given a break since finding Dirk Cove too good in Towcester handicap hurdle in November; interesting over fences today; goes well fresh
Celtic Season course and distance winner but not always the best of jumpers
Bearys Cross (IRE) difficult to fancy on form so far this term
Tom Pinch (IRE) still retains ability but again likely to find at least one too good
Night Fancy faces difficult task from out of the weights proper