(R1) 13:45 AINTREE, 3m 149y

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1 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R1) 13:45 AINTREE, 3m 149y Gaskells Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (Class 1) (4YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR SIRE DU BERLAIS (FR) 23 b g Poliglote - Royale Athenia tp Jonjo O'Neill Jr. (3) 153 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Timeform says: Justified good market support when winning hotly contested Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (3m) last month, finding plenty to edge ahead run-in. Open to further improvement. (Forecast 7.00) 2 428/517 AUX PTITS SOINS (FR) 70 gr g Saint Des Saints - Reflexion Faite Harry Skelton D Skelton 149 Jockey Colours: Yellow, red star, yellow sleeves, white armlets, yellow cap, red star Timeform says: 2015 Coral Cup winner who rolled back the years to take 14-runner Cheltenham handicap on New Year's Day. Possibly found race coming too soon when below form in the Grade 2 Cleeve next time. (Forecast 11.00) 3 11FF-11 MIA'S STORM (IRE) 131 D b m September Storm - Letitia's Gain p1 Wayne Hutchinson A King 148 Jockey Colours: Black, yellow stripe, purple sleeves, purple cap, yellow star Timeform says: Winner of her last 6 completed starts over hurdles/fences, though was helped by the wayward tendencies of the runner-up at Kempton last time and more will be needed in first-time headgear here. (Forecast 17.00) 4 P KEEPER HILL (IRE) 23 D b g Westerner - You Take Care R Johnson W Greatrex 144 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and cap Timeform says: Career back on track returned to hurdling this winter, staying on well to score over 25f at Warwick in January. Well held both starts since, though did face a stiff task in Grade 1 latest. (Forecast 26.00) NADAITAK 22 b g Teofilo - Tanfidh p Thomas Bellamy Ben Pauling 141 Jockey Colours: Pink, mauve star, mauve sleeves, pink stars and cap Timeform says: Won twice over hurdles at Doncaster this winter, including Grade 2, but well beaten in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham and work to do on handicap debut. (Forecast 23.00) 6 5-F1525 COOLANLY (IRE) 22 b g Flemensfirth - La Fisarmonica P J Brennan F O'Brien 140 Jockey Colours: Purple, white star, white sleeves, purple armlets, purple cap, white star Timeform says: Cheltenham Grade 2 winner who shaped encouragingly on handicap debut when fifth of 24 in the Martin Pipe at the Festival last month, not ideally placed. Looks on a fair mark. (Forecast 17.00) U0 RED INDIAN 25 b g Sulamani - Rafiya p1 Fergus Gregory (5) Miss K Morgan 139 Jockey Colours: Black, white cross belts, diabolo on sleeves Timeform says: Hurdle/chase winner who was let down by his jumping in the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham last time. Back over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces. (Forecast 29.00)

2 8 22P-0P1 FORZA MILAN (IRE) 29 b g Milan - Nonnetia M P Walsh Jonjo O'Neill 139 Jockey Colours: Purple, light blue stripe Timeform says: Failed to cut it first 2 starts over fences, but back on track after wind surgery when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f) last month. Uncertain to reproduce that form, however. (Forecast 21.00) 9 P-4P620 COOLE CODY (IRE) 23 b g Dubai Destination - Run For Cover t H Cobden M Blake 138 Jockey Colours: Red, yellow sash, striped sleeves and star on cap Timeform says: Front runner who won 3 times last term. Put a dip behind him when second in Grade 3 handicap at Sandown (23.4f) in February but well beaten in the Pertemps at the Cheltenham Festival since. (Forecast 51.00) BURBANK (IRE) 24 b g Yeats - Spring Swoon b1 J McGrath N J Henderson 138 Jockey Colours: Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and cap Timeform says: Signs of temperament in the past but showed enough to think he's back in some sort of form when 14¾ lengths fifteenth of 25 in Coral Cup at Cheltenham last time. Sports first-time blinkers. (Forecast 29.00) P GUNFLEET (IRE) 79 b g Oscar - Lady Lincon Adam Wedge Miss E C Lavelle 138 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, light blue seams, light blue and dark blue striped sleeves, light blue cap, dark blue stars Timeform says: Improved in leaps and bounds over hurdles last season. Hasn't built on encouraging start over fences this time around but retains potential back hurdling. (Forecast 26.00) P21 POKER PLAY (FR) 21 ch g Martaline - Becquarette p T Scudamore D Pipe 137 Jockey Colours: Black, mauve hoops, white sleeves, mauve cap Timeform says: Proved better than ever to bag a big prize at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Big player if seeing out this longer trip. (Forecast 13.00) U310 FLEMCARA (IRE) 23 b g Flemensfirth - Cara Mara t Aidan Coleman Miss E C Lavelle 137 Jockey Colours: Maroon and grey stripes, grey sleeves, maroon armlets Timeform says: Strong traveller who stretched clear to score by 3½ lengths at Exeter (23.1f) in February. Did a shade too much too soon in the Pertemps since and he's still relatively unexposed as a staying hurdler. (Forecast 26.00) THECLOCKISTICKING (IRE) 23 br g Gamut - Curragheen C Gethings Stuart Edmunds 137 Jockey Colours: Light green and black check, white cap Timeform says: Thoroughly likeable sort who ran another sound race back over hurdles when sixth of 24 to Sire Du Berlais in the Pertemps at Cheltenham last month. Unlikely to be too far away again. (Forecast 23.00) KNOCK HOUSE (IRE) 95 D BF ch g Old Vic - Lady's Gesture b Henry Brooke D McCain Jnr 136 Jockey Colours: Yellow, royal blue seams, grey sleeves, royal blue seams, royal blue cap Timeform says: Showed the benefit of a breathing op when landing handicap hurdle at Bangor in December. Backed that up when runner-up at Musselburgh on New Year's Day and has the same mark to work with. (Forecast 26.00) BURROWS PARK (FR) 14 b g Astarabad - La Vie De Boitron Charlie Deutsch Miss V Williams 136

3 Jockey Colours: Purple, white star and star on cap Timeform says: Found the Martin Pipe too competitive but proved better than ever to pick up a third win of the campaign in 9-runner handicap at Kelso (25.8f) 2 weeks ago. He's still unexposed at 3m+. (Forecast 21.00) NESTOR PARK (FR) 67 b g Walk In The Park - Cila Nico de Boinville Ben Pauling 136 Jockey Colours: Purple, white sleeves, purple spots Timeform says: Useful bumper winner who overcame mistakes to double his career tally over timber in 12-runner novice at Newcastle (22f) in January, responding well. Opening mark asks for more, though. (Forecast 19.00) TOMMY RAPPER (IRE) 42 b g Milan - Supreme Evening t Bridget Andrews D Skelton 136 Jockey Colours: Purple, orange star, hooped sleeves and stars on cap Timeform says: Useful and progressive hurdler last term who is entitled to be sharper for his latest run at Chepstow in February. Wouldn't dismiss. (Forecast 23.00) P52 VIVE LE ROI (IRE) 21 b g Robin Des Pres - Cappard View Harry Bannister A W Carroll 136 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, yellow star, red and yellow chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue star Timeform says: Has won 3 handicaps at up to an extended 3m this season but needs more from current mark in a race of this nature. (Forecast 29.00) CANYON CITY 33 b g Authorized - Colorado Dawn Jack Quinlan N B King 136 Jockey Colours: White, purple spots, purple sleeves, white spots Timeform says: Won twice in October and resumed winning ways reunited with Bryony Frost in 6-runner handicap at Fakenham (23.4f) last month. Unexposed at this sort of trip, he'll continue to give a good account. (Forecast 23.00) 21 2-P1271 FIRST DRIFT 35 ch g Generous - Supreme Cove Max Kendrick (5) B I Case 135 Jockey Colours: Dark green, red cross belts and armlets, quartered cap Timeform says: Let down by jumping on last start over fences but produced a career best on his first handicap start at this discipline to come out on top at Newbury (20.5f) last month. 7 lb higher. (Forecast 26.00) 22 2F2PP/4 - MAXIMISER (IRE) 648 gr g Helissio - Clydeside t Joe Colliver S G West 135 Jockey Colours: Red, black triple diamond, sleeves and diamonds on cap Timeform says: Potentially well treated on his form as a novice but well-being has to be taken on trust back from 21 months off. Tongue tie refitted for return. (Forecast 67.00) TIMEFORM VIEW: SIRE DU BERLAIS came out on top in a hotly-contested Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival, and given there's more to come from him over staying trips, he's worth keeping onside with an excellent value conditional now taking over in the saddle. Poker Play bagged a big prize at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago and must enter calculations, along with Coolanly and the likeable Theclockisticking. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: SIRE DU BERLAIS (1) 2: POKER PLAY (12) 3: THECLOCKISTICKING (14)

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5 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R2) 14:25 AINTREE, 2m 4f Betway Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR ANGELS BREATH (IRE) 25 gr g Shantou - Mystic Masie Nico de Boinville N J Henderson 148 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white diabolo, hooped sleeves and cap Timeform says: Point winner who pulled clear in Ascot Grade 2 on debut under Rules and ran to a similar level when second in the Dovecote. Below expectations in the Supreme but well worth another chance. (Forecast 5.00) F4 BREWIN'UPASTORM (IRE) 24 b g Milan - Daraheen Diamond R Johnson Olly Murphy 148 Jockey Colours: Pink, red chevrons, pink sleeves, white stars, red cap, pink star Timeform says: Impressive bumper winner who has quickly made up into a smart hurdler and his fourth in the Ballymore at Cheltenham probably sets the standard. This slightly easier test will suit and big player. (Forecast 3.75) 3 P-1121 CHOSEN MATE (IRE) 41 br g Well Chosen - Norwich Star D N Russell - Jockey Colours: Royal blue and white stripes, emerald green sleeves, white seams, emerald green cap, white star Timeform says: Made extremely hard work of things when resuming winning ways in Naas Grade 2 in February but remains open to improvement for his top yard. (Forecast 8.00) COLONEL CUSTARD (IRE) 82 ch g Mahler - Criaire Princess Matt Griffiths Miss Martin 137 Jockey Colours: Maroon, beige star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap Timeform says: Bumper winner who has won a brace of novice hurdles this term at up 16.7f. This clearly asks for more but step up in trip will suit. (Forecast 29.00) KATESON 49 BF gr g Black Sam Bellamy - Silver Kate Sean Bowen Tom Lacey 141 Jockey Colours: Red, white hoop, striped sleeves, black and white hooped cap Timeform says: Useful in bumpers and won first 2 starts over hurdles before an excellent third in Grade 1 Challow at Newbury. Disappointed upped to 3m last time but a return to softer conditions will help. (Forecast 17.00) ONE FOR ROSIE 28 D gr g Getaway - Whisky Rose Sam Twiston-Davies N A Twiston-Davies 143 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and yellow (quartered), striped sleeves Timeform says: Bumper winner who has quickly got back on track over hurdles, running out a ready winner of a warm novice at Warwick and improving further when close second in EBF Final at Sandown. More to come. (Forecast 7.00) RESERVE TANK (IRE) 21 b g Jeremy - Lady Bellamy R M Power C L Tizzard 139 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoop, royal blue sleeves, dark blue armlets Timeform says: All the better for a 3-month break, winning novice hurdles at Sandown and Kempton at up 21f. Plenty more needed at this level, though. (Forecast 17.00)

6 THE BIG BITE (IRE) 25 b g Scorpion - Thanks Noel C Gethings T R George 142 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, pink hoop, pink sleeves, dark blue armlets, pink cap Timeform says: Dual bumper/hurdle winner made mid-race errors when well held in Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham last time, though wasn't knocked about. (Forecast 17.00) UMBRIGADO (IRE) 43 br g Stowaway - Dame O'neill T Scudamore D Pipe 142 Jockey Colours: Maroon and yellow diamonds, halved sleeves, yellow cap Timeform says: Made it 3 from 3 under Rules when winning Exeter novice hurdle in good style 6 weeks ago. Remains unexposed and not to be underestimated. (Forecast 9.00) TIMEFORM VIEW: ONE FOR ROSIE ran a blinder off top weight in the EBF Final at Sandown, and looks well worth a crack at this level with the prospect of more to come. Brewin'upastorm sets the standard on his fourth in the Ballymore at Cheltenham, while Angels Breath could easily bounce back. Umbrigado remains unexposed and isn't one to be underestimated, either. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: ONE FOR ROSIE (6) 2: BREWIN'UPASTORM (2) 3: ANGELS BREATH (1)

7 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R3) 15:00 AINTREE, 1m 7f 176y Doom Bar Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Class 1) (5YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 2P2102 CAID DU LIN (FR) 6 D gr g Della Francesca - Asia Du Lin bt Sam Twiston-Davies Dr R D P Newland 143 Jockey Colours: Light blue, white epaulets, halved sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Back on his game having struggled in the Grand Annual when runner-up at Ascot last time (goes well there), but this is likely to prove a bit beyond him. (Forecast 26.00) CLONDAW CASTLE (IRE) 25 D b g Oscar - Lohort Castle C Gethings T R George 144 Jockey Colours: Red, royal blue triple diamond, chevrons on sleeves, royal blue cap, red diamonds Timeform says: Useful hurdler who has quickly got his act together over fences, taking a couple of small-field events before acquitting himself well (pressed winner for a long way) in the Arkle. Strong claims here. (Forecast 5.50) DESTRIER (FR) 76 D b g Voix Du Nord - Razia Harry Skelton D Skelton 142 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, white cross of lorraine, red sleeves and cap Timeform says: Did well in a light novice hurdle campaign and has relished the switch to chasing, making it 2 from 2 with a fine display of jumping at Ayr in January. Has the credentials to compete at this level. (Forecast 15.00) 4 F112F5 KNOCKNANUSS (IRE) 25 D b g Beneficial - Dato Vic J E Moore G L Moore 146 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, orange sleeves, royal blue stars, orange cap, royal blue star Timeform says: Emphatic winner of first 2 completed starts over fences prior to chasing home a smart type at Plumpton in January. Hasn't had much go his way in Grade 1 company the last twice, so hard to dismiss. (Forecast 10.00) P LALOR (GER) 25 CD b g It's Gino - Laviola R Johnson Kayley Woollacott 151 Jockey Colours: Light blue, maroon hoops and armlets Timeform says: Grade 1 hurdles winner last term and who made fine start to chasing career but has completely misfired the last twice, seeming amiss in the Arkle last time, so there's a bit to prove. (Forecast 6.00) F ORNUA (IRE) 25 D ch g Mahler - Merry Heart D N Russell H de Bromhead 149 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, red disc, hooped sleeves and spots on cap Timeform says: Has taken very well to fences, notching third success in this sphere in Roscommon Grade 3 in October. Fine second in the Henry VIII at Sandown but weakening when falling in the Arkle last time. (Forecast 6.50) US AND THEM (IRE) 25 D b g Stowaway - Manorville t J J Slevin Joseph P O'Brien 151 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and red (halved), dark blue sleeves, white cap Timeform says: Most consistent sort who has finishing runner-up in Graded company for the fourth start in succession when chasing home Duc Des Genievres in Arkle at Cheltenham. Leading claims here. (Forecast 3.25)

8 TIMEFORM VIEW: US AND THEM had no chance with Duc Des Genievres in the Arkle, particularly as he was asked to come from a long way back in a race where things didn't really go his way, so he looks capable of gaining some reward for his consistency in the absence of that rival. Clondaw Castle, who shaped well back in fifth that day, is the main threat ahead of the less-exposed Destrier. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: US AND THEM (7) 2: CLONDAW CASTLE (2) 3: DESTRIER (3)

9 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R4) 15:40 AINTREE, 3m 149y Ryanair Stayers Hurdle (Registered As The Liverpool Hurdle) (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR P AGRAPART (FR) 70 C b g Martaline - Afragha Lizzie Kelly Nick Williams 153 Jockey Colours: Purple, yellow chevrons, purple sleeves, yellow cap, purple star Timeform says: Mud lover who grinded out victory in the Cleeve at Cheltenham last season, but pulled up in latest renewal of that race and just doesn't seem himself at present. (Forecast 41.00) CLYNE 49 b g Hernando - Lauderdale Adam Wedge Evan Williams 150 Jockey Colours: Light blue, pink star, white cap Timeform says: Proved his stamina for 3m when second to Unowhatimeanharry on Newbury reappearance. Not quite at the same level in 2 starts since but was placed at this meeting last year. (Forecast 51.00) IF THE CAP FITS (IRE) 41 BF b g Milan - Derravaragh Sayra p1 Sean Bowen Harry Fry 152 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and yellow (quartered), striped sleeves Timeform says: Winner of Grade 2 at Ascot (19f) in November. Good efforts in Christmas Hurdle at Kempton (2m) and National Spirit at Fontwell (19f) since. Up markedly in trip with cheekpieces also added. (Forecast 11.00) KILBRICKEN STORM (IRE) 23 b g Oscar - Kilbricken Leader b1t H Cobden C L Tizzard 150 Jockey Colours: Red, light green star and star on cap Timeform says: Grade 1 novice hurdle winner. Didn't take to chasing (scrambled home at Ffos Las in November) but some encouragement back hurdling when travelling strongly long way in Stayers'. Blinkered first time. (Forecast 29.00) LORD NAPIER (IRE) 21 b g Galileo - Jacqueline tp James Bowen P Bowen 144 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoop, white sleeves, black cap Timeform says: Took another leap forward when landing good-quality 3m Sandown handicap in February. Respectable sixth at Uttoxeter since but this a jump up in class. Cheekpieces on first time over hurdles. (Forecast ) NAUTICAL NITWIT (IRE) 23 D b g Let The Lion Roar - Mrs Pugwash p Thomas Dowson P A Kirby 147 Jockey Colours: Maroon, light blue epaulets, sleeves and cap Timeform says: Game winner of Wetherby Grade 2 in November but out of his depth in Stayers' at Cheltenham last time and surely booked for another struggle here. (Forecast ) UU42 SAM SPINNER 23 b g Black Sam Bellamy - Dawn Spinner p Joe Colliver Jedd O'Keeffe 164

10 Jockey Colours: Orange, dark blue armlets Timeform says: Impressive winner of Ascot Grade 1 last term and bounced back to very best when second in Stayers' at Cheltenham latest. This front-runner is sure to give it a good shot if turning up in same form. (Forecast 5.50) SYKES (IRE) 49 CD b g Mountain High - Our Trick Matt Griffiths Miss Martin 147 Jockey Colours: Maroon, beige star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap Timeform says: Better than ever at the age of 10, making all in tenacious fashion at Haydock (3m) last month. Different kettle of fish trying to dominate this opposition, though. (Forecast 51.00) P THE WORLDS END (IRE) 24 CD b g Stowaway - Bright Sprite P J Brennan T R George 152 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and cap Timeform says: Winner of 3m novice hurdle at this meeting in 2017 but fell short of top level over hurdles last term, finishing fourth in this race. Two novice chase wins this winter but pulled up in RSA latest. (Forecast 34.00) F8 UNOWHATIMEANHARRY 70 C b g Sir Harry Lewis - Red Nose Lady tp M P Walsh Harry Fry 154 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Timeform says: Three Grade 1 wins to name and showed he can still operate at smart level when landing Newbury Grade 2 in November. However, well held on completed start since (reportedly bled) and others stronger. (Forecast 21.00) 11 3P5229 WEST APPROACH 23 b g Westerner - Ardstown T Scudamore C L Tizzard 152 Jockey Colours: Orange, black triple diamond, chevrons on sleeves Timeform says: Chased home Paisley Park twice this season but well behind that same rival when only ninth in the Stayers' at Cheltenham last time. (Forecast 26.00) WHOLESTONE (IRE) 23 C br g Craigsteel - Last Theatre D A Jacob N A Twiston-Davies 155 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Timeform says: Runner-up in this 12 months ago and once again showed his liking for this venue when scoring on reappearance in November. Respectable fifth in Stayers' at Cheltenham last time. Each-way claims again. (Forecast 17.00) 13 P144-P1 WILLIAM HENRY (IRE) 24 b g King's Theatre - Cincuenta p Nico de Boinville N J Henderson 156 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white diabolo, hooped sleeves and cap Timeform says: Had a wind op after a disappointing reappearance and back to form with a vengeance when getting up on the line in Coral Cup at Cheltenham last month. Leaves impression 3m will suit. (Forecast 17.00) APPLE'S JADE (FR) 25 C BF b m Saddler Maker - Apple's For Ever t J W Kennedy 163 Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Timeform says: Three more Grade 1 wins this season, including over 3m. Very disappointing when favourite for Champion Hurdle last month but overall record suggests she'll bounce straight back. Leading claims. (Forecast 3.00) ROKSANA (IRE) 25 b m Dubai Destination - Talktothetail Harry Skelton D Skelton 148

11 Jockey Colours: Pink, royal blue chevron, halved sleeves, royal blue cap Timeform says: Fortunate winner of Mares at Cheltenham (4 lengths second when left clear last) but it represented another step forward from this progressive 7-y-o. Second in 3m novice at this meeting last year. (Forecast 15.00) TIMEFORM VIEW: APPLE'S JADE wasn't herself in the Champion Hurdle but her record suggests she's unlikely to stay down for long and she stands out on form if recapturing the level of her three wide-margin Grade 1 wins this season. Sam Spinner was very much back in his game when second in the Stayers' at Cheltenham and is a clear next best. Last year's runner-up Wholestone has each-way claims again. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: APPLE'S JADE (14) 2: SAM SPINNER (7) 3: WHOLESTONE (12)

12 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R5) 16:20 AINTREE, 3m 210y Betway Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (Class 1) (5YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR KILDISART (IRE) 23 b g Dubai Destination - Princess Mairead D A Jacob Ben Pauling 148 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Timeform says: Smart novice chaser (won at Ascot and Cheltenham around the turn of the year) and creditable fourth in JLT at Cheltenham Festival. Player back in handicap company if seeing out longer trip. (Forecast 10.00) MISTER MALARKY 24 ch g Malinas - Priscilla Jonjo O'Neill Jr. (3) C L Tizzard 147 Jockey Colours: Purple, pink stars, purple sleeves, purple cap, pink star Timeform says: Likeable type who has much improved over fences this season, winning 3 times, including Grade 2 at Ascot. Creditable fourth in RSA at Cheltenham Festival since and big player back in handicap company. (Forecast 8.50) 3 F-2F14P WILLIE BOY (IRE) 25 b g Tikkanen - Pandora's Moon p R T Dunne C E Longsdon 142 Jockey Colours: Light blue, red braces, white sleeves, red armlets, light blue and red quartered cap Timeform says: Good start for new yard, scoring with plenty in hand at Wetherby (19f) on Boxing Day. Jumping often an issue in competitive events such as this, however. (Forecast 41.00) 4 3/4- F211 DEBECE 31 D b g Kayf Tara - Dalamine Alan Johns Tim Vaughan 141 Jockey Colours: Red, black armlets Timeform says: Useful hurdler but a chaser on looks and built on debut over fences to win novice at Newbury. Completed simple task at Catterick since and remains with potential now handicapping in this sphere. (Forecast 9.00) SPRINGTOWN LAKE (IRE) 25 b g Gamut - Sprightly Gal R Johnson P J Hobbs 140 Jockey Colours: Red and white check, white cap Timeform says: Useful hurdler who made a winning start over fences at Sandown (20f) on return. Not disgraced when fifth of 20 in handicap at Cheltenham Festival and worth another try at this trip on that evidence. (Forecast 13.00) REIKERS ISLAND (IRE) 49 D b g Yeats - Moricana T J O'Brien P J Hobbs 139 Jockey Colours: Yellow, red chevrons, yellow cap Timeform says: Winning hurdler who built on encouraging start over fences when landing a strong-looking handicap at Wincanton in good time. Not disgraced at Newbury after but disappointed at Ascot since. (Forecast 21.00) 7 7P13/1-9 SOME BUCKLE (IRE) 23 b g Milan - Miss Moppit t Harry Bannister Richard Bandey 138 Jockey Colours: White, royal blue chevron, armlets and cap Timeform says: Enhanced good record fresh when winning at Newton Abbot 12 months ago. Left Tom George cheaply in August but respectable debut for this yard when ninth of 22 in handicap at Cheltenham Festival. (Forecast 41.00)

13 P SMOOTH STEPPER 21 b g Alflora - Jazzy Refrain Wayne Hutchinson A M Hales 138 Jockey Colours: Red and white diabolo, black sleeves, white stars, red cap Timeform says: Successful twice over fences during second half of last season but well held since joining this yard. (Forecast ) 9 1P4-969 OLDGRANGEWOOD 25 b g Central Park - Top Of The Class t Harry Skelton D Skelton 137 Jockey Colours: Pink, large purple spots and armlets Timeform says: Now 8 lb below last winning mark but largely because he's been some way below his best. However, worth pointing out best form has come on Flat tracks, including when fourth in this last season. (Forecast 15.00) 10 U POLYDORA (IRE) 21 b g Milan - Mandysway T Scudamore Tom Lacey 137 Jockey Colours: Black, red hoops, black cap, red spots Timeform says: Matched hurdles form at first attempt over fences when third over C&D and improved on that when scoring at Newcastle. Not disgraced back from a break when fourth at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. (Forecast 17.00) TOUCH KICK (IRE) 23 b g Presenting - Bay Pearl t H Cobden P F Nicholls 133 Jockey Colours: Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and cap Timeform says: Progress in this sphere seemed to stall but step up in trip proved catalyst for further improvement at Taunton (23f, soft), getting on top dying strides. Shaped as if still in form in Kim Muir since. (Forecast 12.00) R22 RED GIANT (IRE) 134 D ch g Beneficial - Barrack Star v J J Burke J Candlish 132 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, red hoop, hooped sleeves, quartered cap Timeform says: In fine form this summer, scoring twice (at up to 3m). Good second at Catterick when last seen in November but needs rain to stay away. (Forecast 34.00) AMAULINO (FR) 13 b g Saint Des Saints - Sea Well tp A Ring (3) R K Watson 130 Jockey Colours: Black, royal blue epaulets, striped cap Timeform says: Fitted with cheekpieces/tongue strap and proved better than ever over fences last month, winning at Leopardstown (21f) and Downpatrick (28.5f). Respected in current mood. (Forecast 17.00) P ON TOUR (IRE) 70 C b g Croco Rouge - Galant Tour Adam Wedge Evan Williams 130 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, red cross of lorraine, light green sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Produced a couple of big efforts here last term, including when runner-up in this race. Just respectable efforts at best this season but potentially on a good mark. (Forecast 34.00) THEATRE TERRITORY (IRE) 79 BF b m King's Theatre - Specifiedrisk p Mr S Waley-Cohen (3) W Greatrex 130 Jockey Colours: Brown, orange sleeves, quartered cap Timeform says: No win over fences but placed in very competitive handicaps at Kempton and Aintree (Topham) last season. Has disappointed twice this term, though, including at Warwick latest. (Forecast 15.00) 16 5P1-225 GOLD OPERA (IRE) 14 b g Gold Well - Flute Opera v Craig Nichol K Dalgleish 128

14 Jockey Colours: Royal blue and white (quartered), black and white striped sleeves and cap Timeform says: Ended last season with decisive victory at Newcastle and creditable efforts for new yard this season. Others more persuasive, though. (Forecast 34.00) P-57 FEDERICI 70 b g Overbury - Vado Via b Henry Brooke D McCain Jnr 128 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white star, white and royal blue halved sleeves, royal blue cap, white star Timeform says: Completed for the third time over the National fences when creditable fifth from out of the handicap in Becher here on reappearance but well held in Sky Bet at Doncaster on only start since. (Forecast 34.00) CLONDAW WESTIE (IRE) 26 b g Westerner - You're A Native tp Aidan Coleman Mrs Lawney Hill 127 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, brown sleeves and cap Timeform says: Revelation over fences last spring, winning all 4 of completed starts to end the campaign. Lightly raced this term, better than ever when resuming winning ways at Stratford. 8 lb rise harsh, however. (Forecast 26.00) TIMEFORM VIEW: DEBECE will find this a lot more competitive than the 2 small-field events he's won in this sphere but he remains with potential as a chaser and has gone well on both previous appearances at this meeting. Fellow novices Mister Malarky and Kildisart head the dangers having acquitted themselves well in Grade 1 company at the Cheltenham Festival. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: DEBECE (4) 2: MISTER MALARKY (2) 3: KILDISART (1)

15 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R6) 17:15 AINTREE, 4m 2f 74y Randox Health Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (Class 1) (7YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 F ANIBALE FLY (FR) 22 b g Assessor - Nouba Fly t M P Walsh A J Martin 164 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Timeform says: Thrives in big fields and was a fine fourth from 5 lb lower last year when conceding plenty of ground. Excellent second in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last month and obvious player despite top weight. (Forecast 17.00) P VALTOR (FR) 70 b g Ut*nidor - Jossca D A Jacob N J Henderson 160 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Timeform says: Had plenty of racing in France but proved better than ever when winning at Ascot on British debut in December. 12 lb higher now and needs to leave behind a poor run since. Trainer has never won this. (Forecast ) TIGER ROLL (IRE) 24 CD b g Authorized - Swiss Roll bt D N Russell 159 Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Timeform says: Edged out Pleasant Company when winning this off 9 lb lower 12 months ago and left his rivals for dead in the Cross Country at Cheltenham last month. Sure to go close with a clear round. (Forecast 5.00) OUTLANDER (IRE) 42 b g Stowaway - Western Whisper James Bowen Richard Spencer 158 Jockey Colours: Maroon, white cross belts, light blue sleeves, maroon stars, maroon and light blue quartered cap Timeform says: High-class chaser at best but temperament often gets the better of him nowadays and he shaped like a non-stayer in last year's Irish National. Sold out of Gordon Elliott's yard on Thursday. (Forecast ) 5 P23/PP3 DON POLI (IRE) 21 C b g Poliglote - Dalamine p Mr P W Mullins P A Kirby 157 Jockey Colours: Black, silver disc Timeform says: Top-class staying chaser at his best but off nearly 2 years before his return this season and has looked a shadow of his former self. Sold out of Gordon Elliott's yard on Thursday. (Forecast ) 6 F GO CONQUER (IRE) 70 b g Arcadio - Ballinamona Wish t Sam Twiston-Davies N A Twiston-Davies 157 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and yellow (quartered), striped sleeves Timeform says: Better than ever in re-fitted tongue tie when winning the Sky Bet Chase (3m) at Doncaster in January off 6 lb lower. Has an ideal racing style for this and could go well if his stamina lasts out. (Forecast 51.00) 7 1P12-82 MALA BEACH (IRE) 21 BF b g Beneficial - Peppardstown Mr J J Codd 156

16 Jockey Colours: MAROON and WHITE stripes, WHITE cap Timeform says: Smart chaser who won twice last season, including big-field Troytown handicap. Kept fresh for this date this term, running respectably behind Jury Duty at Down Royal last time. Should stay. (Forecast ) 8 P4F-59P MINELLA ROCCO (IRE) 25 b g Shirocco - Petralona R P McLernon Jonjo O'Neill 155 Jockey Colours: Emerald Green, Yellow hoops, Emerald Green cap, White star Timeform says: Hasn't matched the heights of his 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup second in the 2 years since, running a stinker in handicap at the Festival. Proven stayer but often let down by jumping. Risky. (Forecast 51.00) LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) 25 gr g Oscar - Missy O'Brien Henry Brooke N W Alexander 155 Jockey Colours: Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves, emerald green cap Timeform says: Big improver this season and followed up his 2 valuable handicap chase wins with a fine third in the Ultima at Cheltenham. Sound jumper ready for a try at this sort of trip and bold bid expected. (Forecast 21.00) 10 9/0P2-00 PLEASANT COMPANY (IRE) 72 b g Presenting - Katie Flame P Townend W P Mullins 155 Jockey Colours: Black and white check, yellow sleeves, black and white quartered cap Timeform says: Went down all guns blazing to Tiger Roll off 7 lb lower last year and seen just twice this season with all roads leading back to Aintree. Might have missed his chance. (Forecast 34.00) F6P BALLYOPTIC (IRE) 49 C b g Old Vic - Lambourne Lace Thomas Bellamy N A Twiston-Davies 155 Jockey Colours: Maroon and light blue diabolo, light blue sleeves, quartered cap Timeform says: Failed by a whisker in the Scottish Grand National last season but hasn't made much impact in 3 runs this time around, falling over these fences in the Becher on return. (Forecast 67.00) 12 PP-07F1 DOUNIKOS (FR) 55 b g Smadoun - Baby Sitter J W Kennedy 154 Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and cap Timeform says: Back to his best when landing Punchestown National Trial handicap in February, forging clear. Has twice won back-to-back races so that bodes well and an interesting Gigginstown outsider. (Forecast 51.00) 13 2BU14-1 RATHVINDEN (IRE) 42 b g Heron Island - Peggy Cullen R Walsh W P Mullins 154 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Won the 4-miler at Cheltenham last season and better than ever when taking Grade 3 at Fairyhouse on return in February. Very little not to like about him and a must for any shortlist. (Forecast 10.00) /UU ONE FOR ARTHUR (IRE) 77 CD b g Milan - Nonnetia t D R Fox Miss Lucinda V Russell 154 Jockey Colours: Black, red star, black sleeves, red spots Timeform says: Won this in 2017 but missed last season and has failed to complete on either start this time around, hardly the ideal preparation. Leap of faith required. (Forecast 41.00) 15 1P2-616 ROCK THE KASBAH (IRE) 113 ch g Shirocco - Impudent p R Johnson P J Hobbs 153

17 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and cap Timeform says: Better than ever when winning 27.3f Cheltenham handicap chase in November and not seen since the following month. High enough in the weights but has a good record fresh and the test should be ideal. (Forecast 29.00) 16 2P-41P0 WARRIORS TALE 35 C b g Midnight Legend - Samandara t H Cobden P F Nicholls 153 Jockey Colours: Emerald Green and Yellow (quartered), White sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Career best when landing the Grand Sefton (21f) in December over these fences and shaped better than the result at Newbury last time. Didn't stay in this last year, though, and tricky to fancy. (Forecast ) 17 3P1P-63 REGAL ENCORE (IRE) 49 b g King's Theatre - Go On Eileen J J Burke A J Honeyball 152 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, red cap Timeform says: Shaped as if retaining all his ability after 3 months off at Ascot in February but it's feast or famine with him and suspect he'll do well to better his eighth in 2017 off 2 lb lower. (Forecast ) U7 MAGIC OF LIGHT (IRE) 25 b m Flemensfirth - Quest Of Passion p P D Kennedy Mrs J Harrington 151 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Has had a good season, winning listed mares' chase and Grade 2 over hurdles in Britain. Held by several of these on her running in the Ultima at Cheltenham off this mark though. (Forecast ) 19 37P545 A TOI PHIL (FR) 23 b g Day Flight - Lucidrile t D F O'Regan 151 Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star and armlets, red cap Timeform says: Been a bit disappointing over fences this season but yet to tackle a marathon handicap like this and has run respectably in handicap hurdles the last twice. Part of the Elliott/Gigginstown battalion. (Forecast ) 20 U JURY DUTY (IRE) 21 b g Well Chosen - Swan Heart t R M Power 151 Jockey Colours: Maroon and royal blue diamonds Timeform says: Strong stayer who looked as good as ever when winning back over fences at Down Royal 3 weeks ago, beating Mala Beach. Generally an assured jumper and set for a big run. (Forecast 17.00) /90 NOBLE ENDEAVOR (IRE) 25 b g Flemensfirth - Old Moon p M A Enright 150 Jockey Colours: Maroon and white stripes, maroon cap, white hoop Timeform says: Won valuable 3m handicap chase in Ireland in Missed last season but showed up well for a long way in the Becher on return and should be spot on after last month's Cheltenham run. (Forecast 67.00) MONBEG NOTORIOUS (IRE) 27 b g Milan - Borleagh Princess v Sean Bowen 150 Jockey Colours: MAROON, WHITE star and armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap Timeform says: Won 3 times as a novice chaser at up to 25.5f but has looked a bit out of love with the game this time around, never dangerous behind Pairofbrowneyes at Naas last time. Should stay this far. (Forecast ) RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) 49 gr g Martaline - Princesse D'orton t David Noonan D Pipe 149

18 Jockey Colours: Maroon and yellow diamonds, halved sleeves, yellow cap Timeform says: Progressive stayer who won at Chepstow in December before fine seconds in the Welsh National and National Trial at Haydock. His age looks the only negative, as he'd be the youngest winner since (Forecast 23.00) P36PU TEA FOR TWO 24 C b g Kayf Tara - One For Me Lizzie Kelly Mrs J Williams 149 Jockey Colours: Orange, black star and star on cap Timeform says: Former top-class chaser who has been struggling for form for a while and failed to get round in the Cross Country last month. Very well handicapped if this unique test sparks him back to life. (Forecast ) 25 4P100/7 JUST A PAR (IRE) 119 b g Island House - Thebrownhen b Aidan Coleman James Moffatt 142 Jockey Colours: Light blue, royal blue spots and sleeves, hooped cap Timeform says: One-time smart handicap chaser who never really looked like being involved back from 20 months off (behind Walk In The Mill) in the Becher and very hard to fancy. (Forecast ) STEP BACK (IRE) 84 ch g Indian River - Stepitoutmary p Nico de Boinville M Bradstock 147 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, large red spots, red sleeves, royal blue armlets, royal blue and red hooped cap Timeform says: Romped home in valuable event at Sandown (29f) final start last season. Seen just twice this term, showing a bit more at Warwick last time, but could be too inexperienced. Tends to jump right. (Forecast 41.00) P ULTRAGOLD (FR) 24 C b g Kapgarde - Hot D'or t T J O'Brien C L Tizzard 147 Jockey Colours: Black, yellow triple diamond, red sleeves, yellow cap Timeform says: Has an excellent record over these fences having won the Topham in 2017 and Good third to Walk In The Mill in the Becher before being pulled up in the Cross Country. Big stamina doubts. (Forecast 67.00) P6P BLOW BY BLOW (IRE) 27 ch g Robin Des Champs - Shean Rose bt A Ring 146 Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star and armlets, yellow cap Timeform says: Won the 2018 Martin Pipe and made a successful start over fences in October, but has become one to treat with caution in this sphere. Has had a wind operation. (Forecast ) UP FOR REVIEW (IRE) 25 BF br g Presenting - Coolsilver D E Mullins W P Mullins 146 Jockey Colours: Black and beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, beige cap Timeform says: Won a couple of novice chases last spring and good efforts back in handicaps this year, going well until a bad mistake 3 out in the Ultima at Cheltenham. Interesting off a low weight now up in trip. (Forecast 51.00) 30 P SINGLEFARMPAYMENT 25 b g Milan - Crevamoy h P J Brennan T R George 146 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, pink hoop, pink sleeves, dark blue armlets, pink cap Timeform says: Often flatters to deceive and having a rare start away from Cheltenham. First go at a marathon trip and unlikely he's well-enough handicapped to win. (Forecast 81.00) PP VIEUX LION ROUGE (FR) 49 C ch g Sabiango - Indecise tp T Scudamore D Pipe 146

19 Jockey Colours: Dark green, red cross belts, dark green and beige striped sleeves, dark green cap, red star Timeform says: Took the 2016 Becher and second in this season's renewal on return. Racing in this for a fourth time, commendably having got round on each occasion, but once more unlikely to be winning. (Forecast 67.00) VALSEUR LIDO (FR) 23 b g Anzillero - Libido Rock Rachael Blackmore H de Bromhead 146 Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star & armlet, emerald green cap Timeform says: Regressive these days and finished in his own time in this last year, capitulating from 2 out. Gigginstown have much stronger contenders. (Forecast ) P2 VINTAGE CLOUDS (IRE) 25 C gr g Cloudings - Rare Vintage Danny Cook Mrs S J Smith 144 Jockey Colours: Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and cap Timeform says: Placed in the Welsh and Scottish Nationals last season and fared best amongst the ones who ran in the Ultima handicap at Cheltenham (second). 5 lb well in on that effort and likeable profile. (Forecast 15.00) P GENERAL PRINCIPLE (IRE) 25 b g Gold Well - How Provincial t J J Slevin 144 Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star & armlet, orange cap Timeform says: Won last year's Irish National and back to his best when third in staying handicap at Punchestown in February. Pulled up after bad mistake fifteenth at Cheltenham and better expected here. (Forecast 51.00) 35 13F-P20 LIVELOVELAUGH (IRE) 23 b g Beneficial - Another Evening D J Mullins W P Mullins 144 Jockey Colours: Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap Timeform says: Maiden chase winner who ran a fine race when second in valuable 21f Leopardstown handicap in February. Didn't appear to stay in the Kim Muir last month, though. (Forecast ) 36 3P-3133 WALK IN THE MILL (FR) 32 C BF b g Walk In The Park - Libre amour James Best Robert Walford 144 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, white stripe and sleeves Timeform says: Took to these fences really well when winning the Becher in December off 7 lb lower under this rider, and fair runs in novice hurdles since. Leaves the impression he'll relish this test. (Forecast 34.00) FOLSOM BLUE (IRE) 21 BF b g Old Vic - Spirit Leader tp L P Dempsey 144 Jockey Colours: MAROON, WHITE triple diamond and armlets Timeform says: Possibly unlucky not to win the Irish National last year and respectable efforts in the Welsh and Midlands events this season. Must jump better but won't be stopping at the finish if getting round. (Forecast 67.00) CAPTAIN REDBEARD (IRE) 35 ch g Bach - Diesel Dancer Sam Coltherd W Coltherd 143 Jockey Colours: Red, large emerald green spots, grey sleeves, red spots, emerald green and red quartered cap Timeform says: Saw off Definitly Red in a Kelso match in February and fair run back there last time, but hasn't looked a natural over these fences in 3 attempts (unseated early last year). (Forecast ) P BLESS THE WINGS (IRE) 24 b g Winged Love - Silva Venture p R T Dunne 143

20 Jockey Colours: Mauve, white hoops, halved sleeves, mauve cap Timeform says: Been a bit disappointing this season, running a tame race in the Cross Country last month, but a revival wouldn't be a total surprise given he was third to Tiger Roll off this mark last year. (Forecast ) JOE FARRELL (IRE) 14 b g Presenting - Luck Of The Deise Adam Wedge Miss R Curtis 142 Jockey Colours: Maroon and white diabolo, white sleeves, quartered cap Timeform says: Ended his novice season with victory in the Scottish National, edging out Ballyoptic. Seen just twice since at Newbury, running a mighty race a fortnight ago. Gambled on this week and a player. (Forecast 26.00) TIMEFORM VIEW: Gordon Elliott runs a record-breaking 11 and his JURY DUTY gets the verdict. He was as good as ever when making a successful return at Down Royal and seems set for a huge run. Tiger Roll will be one of the shortest-priced favourites ever as he bids for back-to-back wins and is sure to be thereabouts with a clear round. Lake View Lad and Walk In The Mill are the pick of the home contingent. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: JURY DUTY (20) 2: TIGER ROLL (3) 3: LAKE VIEW LAD (9)

21 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R7) 18:20 AINTREE, 2m 103y Pinsent Masons Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders) (Class 2) (4YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR WHATMORE 126 C D b g Schiaparelli - Polymiss Harry Teal (5) H D Daly 141 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Built on his reappearance third in Silver Trophy when quickening clear at Bangor (19.6f) in November. Bit disappointing in Gerry Feilden since but freshened up since and capable of bouncing back. (Forecast 21.00) 2 0P113P ALL SET TO GO (IRE) 22 D gr g Verglas - Firecrest t Sam Coltherd (3) Kevin Frost 134 Jockey Colours: Light green, white hoops, light green and white hooped sleeves, white cap Timeform says: Useful hurdler who won his first 2 starts over fences at the end of the summer. Off 5 months, pulled up in Grand Annual at Cheltenham Festival and in another highly competitive race back hurdling. (Forecast 51.00) /P ALL YOURS (FR) 28 C ch g Halling - Fontaine Riant K Brogan (7) S Curran 132 Jockey Colours: White and light green check, white sleeves, hooped cap Timeform says: Grade 1 winner in 2015 but lightly raced since, pulling up in Imperial Cup at Sandown on return from long absence 4 weeks ago. Lots to prove after that. (Forecast ) LORD YEATS 23 D b g Yeats - Bogside Theatre Thomas Dowson (3) Jedd O'Keeffe 132 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and pink diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, pink cap, dark blue diamond Timeform says: Smart stayer on the Flat. Pair of novice hurdle wins this winter and Flat ability provides scope for improvement now handicapping. Interesting. (Forecast 8.00) NIETZSCHE 105 (25F) D ch g Poet's Voice - Ganga t Danny McMenamin (7) B Ellison 132 Jockey Colours: Black and light blue check, black sleeves, light blue armlets, red cap Timeform says: Back to form with a bang when edging out Silver Streak in Greatwood at Cheltenham in November. Not at best in 3 outings since (1 hurdle, 2 Flat) but player if on a going day. (Forecast 26.00) CHIEF JUSTICE 24 D b g Acclamation - Freedom Pass t Mr J J Codd 137 Jockey Colours: Red, white sash, royal blue cap Timeform says: Useful juvenile hurdler, including Fairyhouse Grade 3 win in December. Only mid-field switched to handicap company at Cheltenham latest but too soon to suggest he can't make an impact from this mark. (Forecast 34.00) 7 2U6231 FLASHING GLANCE 45 D b g Passing Glance - Don And Gerry Stan Sheppard (3) Tom Lacey 131

22 Jockey Colours: Light blue, dark blue triple diamond, hooped sleeves Timeform says: Gained reward for a couple of good placed efforts when seeing off 11 rivals at Ludlow (2m) in February. 4 lb rise unlikely to prevent another bold bid. (Forecast 13.00) 8 2/ LOCKER ROOM TALK (IRE) 18 D b g Beneficial - Whistling Gypse h Mr Jack Savage (7) N A Twiston-Davies 130 Jockey Colours: Violet, white cap Timeform says: Steadily improving over hurdles, suited by being allowed to stride on (has pulled hard) when making all in 2m Huntingdon maiden last month. Potential for better again now handicapping. (Forecast 15.00) P NORMAL NORMAN 25 D ch g Shamardal - Ambria Max Kendrick (5) J Ryan 128 Jockey Colours: Royal blue and yellow diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow diamond Timeform says: Gained a second win over hurdles in handicap at Musselburgh on New Year's Day. Fair third in Dovecote at Kempton in February and out of depth in Supreme latest. This more realistic. (Forecast 34.00) FIN AND GAME (IRE) 105 D b g Oscar - Miss Cilla D J McInerney (3) D McCain Jnr 127 Jockey Colours: Yellow, royal blue seams, grey sleeves, royal blue seams, royal blue cap Timeform says: Landed pair of novice hurdles/jumpers' bumper last term. Failed to convince in 2 chase tries but back to best when runner-up over hurdles at Haydock (15.6f) in December. Each-way claims with a repeat. (Forecast 26.00) HAVANA HERMANO (IRE) 71 D b g Flemensfirth - Senorita Rumbalita Charlie Hammond (3) Stuart Edmunds 127 Jockey Colours: Black, orange chevron, armlets and diamond on cap Timeform says: Showed improved form to get off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles at Fakenham (2m) on New Year's Day. Just as good when third at Huntingdon since and unexposed now handicapping. (Forecast 29.00) WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) 14 C b g Flemensfirth - Godlylady ht William Marshall (7) D Skelton 127 Jockey Colours: Maroon, white stripe and armlets, striped cap Timeform says: Disappointed on Stratford handicap bow last month but quickly back on track with a Bangor novice win since and less exposed than the vast majority of these. Considered. (Forecast 9.00) 13 F21612 ALWAYS RESOLUTE 43 D BF b g Refuse To Bend - Mad Annie v1 Edward Austin (7) Ian Williams 126 Jockey Colours: Black, emerald green inverted triangle, white cap Timeform says: Two wins for new trainer Ian Williams and another good effort when second at Catterick 6 weeks ago. Nudged up another 3 lb but likely to continue in form. (Forecast 15.00) BEENO (IRE) 14 b g Exit To Nowhere - Kay Theatre h Mr C J Todd (7) Mrs Dianne Sayer 125 Jockey Colours: Maroon, white chevrons, hooped sleeves, white cap Timeform says: Four-time winner over hurdles last term but hasn't been able to add to that tally this season. Excuses on recent return from a break at Kelso (went off too hard) and eased another 5 lb since. (Forecast 51.00) 15 1D1695 KUIPER BELT (USA) 13 D b g Elusive Quality - Youre So Sweet b1t D Meyler 125