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Ayr – won this last year, off a 6lb higher mark when trained by Nicky Henderson so has obvious claims but finished a long way behind at Cheltenham in October. The selection is a bold front-runner, who will appreciate today’s good ground, but does need to get into a rhythm and, if he does, then may prove difficult to pass. There was a lot to like about the way fought back at Doncaster for a narrow success. He is up 5lb but still well treated on best form. Newbury – progressed by leaps and bounds last season and looks the one to beat. There was an excuse for his poor run in the St Leger and he looks the type to improve again this campaign. has to concede weight but took the step up to this level in his stride at Ascot in October. He should make his presence felt along with who drops in trip, and was behind the selection at Hamilton last July. Ayr – A competitive renewal and whose yard sent out the winner 12 months ago, will have his supporters after two comfortable wins. However, conditions are right for

whose fourth to Total Recall in Newbury’s Ladbrokes Trophy, off a 2lb higher mark, gives him every chance.

has claims if he stays on his feet Newbury – This looks a good opportunity for She won her first two starts last season before a couple of placed efforts in Group company. She may have most to fear from She has not grown much according to her trainer but retains plenty of ability and there is form line that gives her the same chance as the selection. Ayr – A case can be made for all three of Nicky Henderson’s runners but his

stands out. She looked as if she was going to walk away with Newbury’s Betfair Hurdle in February but when push came to shove she found little. That was down to the soft ground and today’s better surface