2:35 Plumpton Tips

Comes here seeking to complete the four-timer after three successive wins, including over today's course and distance last time out. Up in class here today but looks to have claims once again, with trainer Jamie Snowden in decent form of late.

Robert Walford's Grenadier Jed is unbeaten in his last three starts since he began his handicap career. Today he steps up to two and a half miles for the first time. The way he stayed at Fontwell over just a furlong less last time suggests that will not be a problem.

Believitanducan hasn't really run badly in the last 18 months. A sixth of ten back in January in a Grade 2 affair is still somewhat respectable in this company. Strong finishing sector times, even in fast-paced races, indicate he will likely suit the strong pace expected here and have the stamina to finish. Jackstell, while looking dangerous on form, has previously come unstuck in early fast-pace scenarios, especially when the pace holds throughout. Grenadier Jed has too many questions to answer here for me.

With three places on offer and only seven runners, I’m happy to give an each-way chance to American Snipe at double-figure odds. He is not the most consistent, but he has been contesting far more competitive handicaps around the country, including at major meetings at Cheltenham and Newbury. His handicap mark has now dropped back to his last winning rating, and the booking of Rian Corcoran, who claims 10 lb and has shown plenty of ability in the saddle with a current 40 percent strike rate, looks an added bonus. The yard is in good form and this is their only runner on the card today. If he can rediscover something close to his old form, Pipe's charge should be competitive at this level off an attractive weight.

Bourbali has spent the last couple of years over fences but has only now dropped back below his last winning mark from C3 in October last year. He gets back to hurdling C3 today off a 125, which might spark a revival.

Yet to win in handicaps but has been consistent enough to warrant serious respect, especially with mark dropped by two more pounds.