A few to consider here but the vote goes to GLORY AND HONOUR who was below his best last time but has sound C&D form and handles the conditions. Grey Diamond and Arthur's Quay are two others likely to run well.[Colin Russell]
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Won seven times for Phil Kirby two seasons ago, including over fences at Kelso (2m7f, soft) and a C&D novice hurdle (good); some fair runs for his new yard last season but all over longer trips and this drop to 2m1f not sure to suit.
Has won six chases, including over 2m5f here in July 2023 (good to soft) and over 2m4f at Newcastle (good to soft) on latest run in February; off since; quite interesting.
Won twice on good ground in the summer of 2023; creditable second at Stratford in September (2m1f, good) but not quite as good since, including with cheekpieces (retained) last time.
Won twice last season, the second time over 2m4f at Newcastle in November; C&D winner on soft in August 2023; below-par last time but one with a chance.
Ex-Gordon Elliott; both chase wins have been at this sort of trip and is well handicapped on his best form; yet to win for present yard, but creditable second at Carlisle last time; has a chance.
In good form when last seen out, winning two of his last three races, both novice handicap chases over C&D on soft/heavy; usually comes on for his first run of the year, but would have a chance if fully wound up.
Dual winning hurdler; yet to win over fences although decent second at Carlisle in December (2m, soft); fair fourth over C&D on Saturday; each-way chance.
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