Top Notch was competitive until the final hurdle at Aintree two weeks ago in what was, in effect, his prep race for this grade two chase. That two and a half mile trip on soft ground first time out was probably close to the...

On his first and only chase to date Born Survivor jumped very well aside from one mistake down the far side. The Wetherby fences take some jumping so this adds further credence to his chasing bow performance. It has to be said, however, that...

Defi Du Seuil is unbeaten in his seven hurdle races since coming under the care of Phillip Hobbs. He has the profile of a champion and cemented his excellent season with two comfortable successes at Cheltenham and Aintree respectively in the spring festivals. He...