Local trainer Gary Moore has his horses in fine fettle at present and KOTMASK must have a great chance here. He has always been held in quite high regard and looks like he is developing into a better chaser than hurdler notching up his second win in this sphere impressively at Sandown last month. He is up 7lb but Caoilin Quinn takes 3lb off and with more to come back up in trip he has plenty going for him. Scarface won here in good style last month and is the obvious danger.

With just 3 rivals to beat VAL DANCER must be the one to side with here. He is still unexposed and is chasing a hat-trick now after bolting up at Leicester and then following up at Wetherby last month. The runner-up Shighness won next time out to frank the form and even the fifth Eaton Collina has won since. He is up 7lb but might still be ahead of the handicapper. Conquredalofeurope won here last month and looks the most immediate threat.