Massinis Maguire, Killyglen and West End Rocker make the shortlist here with the talented MASSINIS MAGUIRE the selection. Killyglen has an excellent wins to runs ratio, having won three of his six starts to date. There was a lot to like about the way he outstayed a useful rival at Carlisle and this longer trip looks sure to suit. He is progressive and is a threat. West End Rocker has been placed in all but one of his races to date, but has only won once. He looks a touch one paced but will be thereabouts. Massini¿s Maguire returned after an absence of a year and a half to justify favouritism at Ascot and then ran a fine race to be second in a good contest last time. He is a classy type and we haven¿t seen the best of him yet. Massini¿s Maguire should have too much class for his rivals here.
Millenium Royal (FR) 11-1 (11-7) Held up in rear but in touch when unseated rider at the 11th in race won by Breedsbreeze (11-7) at Kempton 3m nov chs Grd 1 (1) gd in Dec, 6 ran.
Killyglen (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) With leader, led approaching 2 out, stayed on strongly, won at Carlisle 2m 4f beg chs (4) gs in Oct beating Tot O'Whiskey (11-4) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Massini's Maguire (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Jumped sketchily early, led to 4th, chased leader, led 8th, hit 12th, driven and headed 2 out, weakened after last, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Breedsbreeze (11-7) at Kempton 3m nov chs Grd 1 (1) gd in Dec.
Sound Accord (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, challenged from 12th, led 3 out, stayed on, ridden out, won at Fontwell 2m 6f beg chs (4) gs in Dec beating Chiaro (11-0) by 6l, 6 ran.
West End Rocker (IRE) 11-4 (10-13) Tracked leaders, reminder after 9th, close 3rd when stumbled badly 3 out, soon ridden, held from next, challenged for 2nd run in but no chance with winner, 3rd of 7, 11l behind Ballyfitz (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m nov chs (2) sft in Nov.
