Trainer - Dan Skelton
Jockey - Harry Skelton
The small field of four is headed by Spiritofthegames, who improved to win a Listed event on his chasing debut.
Only 6yo, he now needs to go to the next level again, however under penalty, and is the only one of these without a course win.
Chances.
Trainer - Colin Tizzard
Jockey - Robbie Power
Something to find with Warren Greatrex's La Bague Au Roi on chasing debut form, but it is likely there is more to come.
The two were involved in a good clash here three or four weeks ago, and it is more than likely that they will be the two to fight out the finish.
Major player.
Trainer - Alan King
Jockey - Wayne Hutchinson
Maybe a promising debut here last time, but has ground to make up on Lostintranslation letalone La Bague Au Roi.
Was 3-5 over hurdles, must needs to build extensively from first start over the larger obstacles.
Not considered an outsider, but work to do.
Trainer - Warren Greatrex
Jockey - Richard Johnson
A Grade 2 Mares winner, who beat two of these here on recent chasing debut.
Arrived at the Cheltenham Festival with four wins consecutively on her back, but failed to land a real blow to the leaders. Has taken to chasing well and is surely the one to beat on stats, form and figures.
Will go close.
