Jupiter Du Gite may take some catching now back in a small field but preference is for ES PERFECTO, who was fourth of 14 in a competitive race at Windsor last time and that form reads well in today's context. Classic Anthem is third choice ahead of Happy And Fine.[Ben Hutton]
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Front-runner who reappeared with a good fourth at Haydock in December (2m4f, soft; won same race last season); could show the benefit of that latest outing today and he's one to consider.
Made mistakes when pulled up at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in December last time and needs to bounce back; however, he's now 5lb lower than when second at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in October and is not written off; also effective on soft ground.
Front-runner; went close on reappearance at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in October and was headed only at the final fence here (3m, soft) next time; made mistakes when pulled up at Windsor (2m6f, soft) last time but is back in a small field today and could bounce back with a bold show.
10yo who is lightly raced for his age; won on reappearance at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) in November and bounced back from lesser run there when fourth of 14 in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in competitive handicap at Windsor (2m6f, soft) last month; 1lb lower today and could be bang there.
Won here over hurdles (2m, heavy) and has gone close on two of his three chase starts, most recently at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft); there was a gap back to the third and this 7yo could continue to improve; respected.
