The likeable and progressive TUNE IN A BOX looked a bit unlucky not to complete the hat-trick at Ffos Las last time. He was denied just a short head by Bobo Mac and on another day may well have got up. He conceded first run but closed all the way to the line and the pair pulled readily clear from the rest. Defi Nonantais is unexposed after just 3 starts and could be the danger if improving. Haas Boy is also respected.

I thought that was a really encouraging hurdles debut from GUARD THE MOON at Chepstow last month. He travelled into the race like a nice horse before just finding the front pair a bit too strong. He should come on plenty for the experience and this represents a decent opportunity for him to open his account in this sphere. Panhandle Slim won at Sedgefield and looks the most obvious danger.