I know ZOULU CHIEF is a short price for the hat-trick here but it is easy to see why. That York win last time has been massively franked since producing 6 winners and given he remains unexposed if he improves again he should prove the answer. Woodhay Wonder has won 2 of her last 3 and she might emerge as the danger as she impressed with how she got on top last time. Grey Gray let backers down last time but if bouncing back is another one to note.

With 3 wins from his last 5 starts AL AASY looks the one to beat here. He came through strongly to win at this level at Haydock on penultimate start and then only missed by half a length at Leopardstown last month. He was given too much to do on that occasion and did look a bit unlucky. There is lots of pace on here so it should pan out more favourably and he is the most likely winner. Israr was impressive beating Adayar but let backers down last time. If he bounces back he is still the danger.