Verdict

Costa Courta is our selection in the finale with Lets Cast Again and Quwe Two set to form the most likely opposition. The selection was far from disgraced in a hot race at Uttoxeter on his latest start and provided that the ground does not deteriorate too much, he can be relied upon to give a good account of himself today. Paul Webber had a bumper winner the other day so Lets Cast Again is sure to have his supporters. Connections have had to be patient with their charge as they waited over two years between runs but he rates an obvious player if able to run up to his best. Quwetwo hails from a yard not noted for too many bumper winners. He will have learnt plenty from his recent fourth at Southwell. Calaas is one to watch in the market . The well bred Our Seb has looked disappointing on two starts thus far. Costa Courta has a likeable enough profile in the context of this race and we believe it will be third time lucky for him this afternoon.

Formwatch

Avec Moi Ce Soir (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 14, 50l behind Diamond Harry (11-7) at Newbury 2m nhf (2) sft in Mar.

Classic Eclipse 28-1 (11-1) Keen, ridden and lost place after 3f, driven for headway 7f out to chase leaders and weakened over 4f out, 4th of 7, 33l behind No Panic (11-1) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Mar.

Costa Courta (FR) 25-1 (11-2) Towards rear, headway halfway, soon ridden and weakened over 3f out, 5th of 13, 14l behind Cape Tribulation (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (4) gs in Mar.

Kings Rhythm 7-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway over 6f out, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 50l behind Arturo Uno (11-2) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) gd.

Lets Cast Again 20-1 (11-4) Took keen hold in touch, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 10l behind Duke of Burgundy (11-11) at Southwell 2m nhf (5) gf.

Our Seb (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) With leaders, led 5f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 40l behind Touch of Irish (11-10) at Newcastle 2m nhf (6) gs in Feb.

Quwetwo 16-1 (10-13) Held up in touch, lost place 6f out, rallied 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Duke of Burgundy (11-11) at Southwell 2m nhf (5) gf.

Calaas (FR) Kaldou Star gelding, half-brother to winning jumpers Calitas and Calistas.

Classic Lea 50-1 (10-12) Chased leaders until weakened over 3f out, 12th of 17, well behind Son of Flicka (10-7) at Newbury 1m 4f 4yo nhf (5) sft in Mar.

Dawn Street 50-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway 9f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Dont Tell The Wife (10-9) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) sft in Mar.

Honey Makes Money Environment Friend mare out of a lightly-raced mare.

Classy Affair 25-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, virtually pulled up final 2f, 16th of 17, well behind Son of Flicka (10-7) at Newbury 1m 4f 4yo nhf (5) sft in Mar.