I think it is safe to say things didn't work out for HAUT FOLIN over fences last season but he showed what he is capable of dotting up by over 7 lengths at Ffos Las on return. He was well backed on that occasion and got stronger as the race went on. He jumped really well throughout and clearly has potential to rate much higher. If he handles the likely quicker ground he is the one to beat. The only other recent winner in the field Henschke is the danger.

Ed Dunlop has placed MUSICAL MYSTERY really well winning 3 of his 4 starts since joining this yard. He was impressive sneaking up the rail to land a gamble over C&D last month and then followed up a shade cosily up to 7f at Chelmsford last time. He is only up another 3lb and can still progress again so gets a confident vote to follow up. Ecclesiastical has done well at this level and won in good style over C&D at the start of the month so should put up some resistance.