The likeable COCO MADEMOISELLE looks to be progressing well with experience and she was impressive getting off the mark over hurdles at Lingfield last time. She has plenty of scope so should have lots more to come now and this looks a good opportunity for her to make it 3 wins from 4 starts under Rules. Baby Shally impressed winning at Wincanton last month albeit by just a neck. If she improves again she is the danger.

This race has been won by some very smart horses down the years and it looks a decent renewal again but FIREFOX stands out. He has some strong form in bumpers most notably having beaten Ile Atlantique at Fairyhouse and made an impressive debut over hurdles at that venue last month readily seeing off Ballyburn. That rival has bolted up since to frank the form and he should improve tons from that initial effort and be hard to beat. Ile Atlantique was impressive at Gowran and is the obvious danger.