2:20 Cheltenham Tips

Much improved performance with first-time headgear last time out at Aintree. Has a good chance on old form if the headgear works again.

Second season chaser who has been second five times from eight starts for nes yard but doesn't look a dodgepot as had bumped into some nice sorts. Was second to the smart but ill fated Casa No Mento on last start and off the same mark must be respected. Was second at Chepstow the time before and form of that effort is ok as the third and fourth have both won since. Loves heavy ground and is lightly enough raced for a 9yo who looks a chaser on paper. Out of a Flemensfirth mare also suggests even if ground turns bottomless he'll be okay and though doesn't win much looks a dour type for this slog. Trainer could do with a winner but two of her recent runners were hacking up by a distance only to tip up late on. Looks solid to me and will love the ground off a fair mark.

Torneo acts on soft ground, and although he started on the flat in France and then over hurdles, he is now a decent two-mile chaser. His mark of 122 gives him a fair chance.

Another O'Brien French import who again will relish the very testing conditions. Seems to run well when fresh, having won twice after a break, and looks too big a price today.