This should be a good opportunity for MONBEG GENIUS to get himself back in the winners enclosure. He was back to form in some regard when third at Newbury back in December and freshened up again since looks well placed here to get back to winning ways. He remains lightly raced for his age so the best could still be yet to come. Aye Right is obviously tough and likeable but he isn't getting any younger. Thunder Rock could emerge as the biggest danger.

With 2 wins from 3 starts over fences SOME SCOPE is looking progressive now and I thought there was lots to like about that win over 3 miles here last time. He was ridden quietly and just picked his way through before staying on strongly. He has been put up another 10lb but that visual impression was backed up by the clock too and he is clearly still ahead of the handicapper. Erne River showed a good attitude to win here on penultimate start and if bouncing back could be the threat.