Manhattan Rainbow (IRE) Has won three hunter chases at Kelso; ran disappointingly at Haydock recently after layoff.
Trade Dispute (IRE) Won hunter chases at Catterick and Newcastle last season; second to Galway here earlier this month; good chance.
Fordstown (IRE) Successful in two point-to-points last season, but not shown any worthwhile form in three efforts recently.
Island Vision (IRE) Suited by fast ground; well beaten in ladies opens at Higham last two starts; travelled long way from Lincolnshire to compete here.
Kovach (IRE) Won novice chase at Wincanton in May, then third at Bangor; off since August; likes fast ground.
Sparky Gayle (IRE) Won 11 of 35 starts; runner-up to Sunny Leith in Kelso hunter chase recently; leading chance here.