Cepage is much-respected after showing he retains all his ability with a fine second to Sir Valentino at Ascot in November after a long layoff. Conditions should suit here and he's entitled to launch a bid having gone up just 1lb.
Big Jim will look to set the pace in front and jumped very well to win last month at Warwick, he's worth a glance in the betting with a positive jockey booking. Kerry Lee won this a year ago may have the answer again with
TOP GAMBLE. He ran well under this rider at Cheltenham on New Year's Day over a trip longer than ideal and gets 2lb relief now for this drop in trip/class. Stablemate
Gino Trail is also respected but may not get his way in front with Big Jim around and that could be detrimental for both.
- Top Gamble
- Cepage
- Gino Trail