The hat-trick seeking PERCY VEERING is expected to be hard to beat here. He has really taken a step forward since going up in trip winning readily at Warwick on return and then following up comfortably at Ffos Las last month. He is up another 6lb but has untapped potential and is expected to go in again. Williamdeconqueror was a bit unlucky missing a short head at Lingfield on return and looks the most obvious danger.

The way BRULURE NOIRE pinged the last I get the impression there was plenty left in the tank if needed so a 5lb rise looks lenient. He remains lightly raced especially over fences so if improving again will take a lot of beating under Harry Bannister. Clonakilty was underwhelming on chase debut finishing fourth at Huntingdon but having undergone wind surgery since we might see a better performance and he is the danger.