It’s hard to forget Nacarat’s demolition job in this race last year and this has doubtless been the plan for some time. Another bold showing is on the cards, but he is taken on with Kilcrea Castle following a most encouraging start for his new yard

There’s nothing to choose between Big Fella Thanks and Duc De Regniere on chasing form to date, but the latter was a smart hurdler and should be able to improve on his three efforts to date over fences. In addition, this trip will be on the sharp side for Big Fella Thanks, though he should still take second from some inferior rivals. Related posts: Timeform Daily: Friday, Catterick 3.30 Jim Tango is open to improvement over fences, and..

Triumph hopeful Sang Bleu should leave his British debut behind in due course, but fellow ex-Frenchman Star Du Granits could hold him up a while longer if building on his impressive winning start at Plumpton. Related posts: Timeform Daily: Thursday July 23, 3:20, Sandown Middle Club showed a good attitude when landing her… Timeform Daily: Thursday June 25, 3:40, Kempton Timeform run the rule over the field for the…

Silk Drum was the best of these over hurdles and has won his only start over fences to date, but the imposing Eyre Square comes here on the back of two encouraging spins over timber for his new stable and looks the sort who could take off as a chaser. Dinarius is not to be taken lightly either on his switch to chasing. Related posts: Timeform Daily: CE Property Services Group Beginners’ Chase (3), Tuesday December 1, Southwell, 12:50 Mobaasher was much the best of these over hurdles..

Middleton Dene is far superior to these rivals over hurdles, but he could be worth opposing following his laboured effort over fences at Carlisle in October. Donald McCain’s yard has hit top gear of late and Vasodilator could offer better value than Riguez Dancer. Related posts: Timeform Daily: CE Property Services Group Beginners’ Chase (3), Tuesday December 1, Southwell, 12:50 Mobaasher was much the best of these over hurdles…