DOUBLE HIT looks the one to be on here, while Lets Go Girls and Alderbridge are others on the short list. The selection has plenty going for him here. He has the best form on offer in this field in running well to win and finish runner-up in his only two novices' hurdles so far. His win came on heavy ground, so that's another tick, and his latest effort proved that he has the stamina for this far. The yard continues in good nick and Double Hit is a confident choice. Lets Go Girls will also relish conditions and got home over course and distance last time. Her form thus far does not look to be as strong as the selection but she can get heavily involved. Alderbridge went well enough on his hurdling debut when 10 lengths adrift of Donald McCain's Fiendish Flame last time out and that give's the Chomondley-based trainer the best idea of how his runner will fare against Ferdy Murphy's charge. The ground will probably suit Graham Lee's mount, who can go well. Wheyaye won a bumper at the track last summer and acts with cut, but her hurdles form has not been strong enough to think she can win this. Mr Moonshine looks the pick of the debutants but we prefer the claims of Double Hit, who is a confident choice.
Alderbridge (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden to go 2nd next, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 10l behind Fiendish Flame (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Dais Return (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) With leader, weakened quickly approaching 3 out, 9th of 13, 45l behind King Ar Aghaidh (11-6) at Fakenham 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Flag Hill 150-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden 3 out, never dangerous, 13th of 16, well behind Palm Reader (10-12) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Gershwinner (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Towards rear, weakened from 6th, 6th of 10, well behind Your Amount (11-5) at Aintree 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Hightori 9-1 (11-0) Led, edged right approaching 5th, hard pressed 3 out, mistake next, soon headed, one pace approaching last, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Mr Strachan (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun '06.
Mr Moonshine (IRE) (11-7) Made all, easily, won at Loughanmore 3m ire ptp hvy in Nov beating Don't Turn Bach (11-7) by 15l, 12 ran.
One Accord 20-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, effort approaching 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 16, 24l behind Baarrij (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov sll hdl (5) gf in Jul.
The Client (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Saucy Bingo (11-9) at Newcastle 3m cnd nov hcp hdl (5) hvy in Apr, 14 ran.
Welcome Cat (USA) 28-1 (10-2) Raced wide, held up, ridden 4f out, never troubled leaders, 8th of 13, 25l behind Sabancaya (10-7) at Southwell 1m 6f amt hcp (6) fbs in Jan (Flat).
Double Hit 9-1 (10-12) Led, ridden approaching last, edged left flat, headed towards finish, 2nd of 16, nk behind Parlesotho (11-5) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Lets Go Girls 7-1 (10-10) Towards rear, hit 5th, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace from next, nearest finish, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Just Posh (10-7) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Wheyaye 20-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 7th of 14, 34l behind Don't Stop Me Now (10-3) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
