I have been waiting patiently to see JOHNNYWHO jump a hurdle and I'm very hopeful he can make a winning start here. He bolted up in his sole start between the flags a couple of years ago and then made an exciting start under Rules winning a bumper easily at Taunton. He can improve again now jumping and this looks a good starting point. Whistle Stop Tour also has potential and will likely chase the selection home.

The scopey FAIR FRONTIERES showed more than enough over hurdles (winning three times) to think he can make a promising chaser. This track should suit and he remains completely unexposed over 3 miles. I can see Ciaran Gethings being positive on him and he might take a bit of catching. Mofasa was left standing at Worcester sent off a short price so needs to improve. Hitching Jacking might surprise a few and emerge as the biggest danger.