Only two runners go to post for this novices' chase and Avitta is taken to get the better of Moscow Whisper. The selection was disappointing last time out when a beaten favourite behind Millenaire at Folkestone. However, she had won her two previous starts in decent style and she looks the safer option in this contest. Moscow Whisper unseated his rider at the first fence last time out at Exeter, and he also fell previously at Chepstow. He had looked the likely winner at Chepstow that day but with huge question marks over his ability to put in a clear round of jumping he can't be backed with any confidence. We will therefore return to Avitta who is expected to prevail in this duel.
