2:47 Stratford Tips

Progressive hurdler last season, starts chasing over what should be his ideal trip in this sphere. His full-brother improved for going chasing, and he is closely related to a Grade 1 winner in France, so there is every chance there is better to come from him as he continues to mature.

Makes his season reappearence. Lumbered with top weight here. Admittedly he will need to find extra to win off this mark, given he's on a career high mark. His record fresh is very good however (form figures 1311 off the back of 183+ day breaks). His form is very good overall. His defeat of Ga Law off a 6lbs lower mark on reappearence last season reads well. That horse is a 150+ rated performer who's won off a mark of 150 and placed off a mark of 155. He beat that opponent comfortably. For me the main danger will undoubtedly come from Be Aware. I suspect they'll target bigger races with him. The others in here have a bit to prove at present. This lads ability to go well fresh should prove vital here. I think he should win this.

Another well-backed horse that looks on a very handy handicap mark. If the jumping holds out, the conditions are ideal for a big run.

Be Aware comes from a top stable and could win this easily, but I won't want to be taking such a short price on a chasing debutant. At the prices, CERENDIPITY takes the eye. My selection was a winner off this mark at Newcastle back in March, and Gavin Sheehan is an interesting jockey booking. Of the others, both Menaggio and Immortal Flame are outsiders who could easily outrun their odds.

Won first time up last year and has an each way chance here back down in trip on reappearance. Hasn't seen the longer trip out when last seen. This is more his trip. Inexperienced jockey tempers expectations but worth a small each way bet.

Like an outsider in this race. Has won once from four runs since a long layoff and is back after another shorter break here.