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Final Demand has won six of seven career starts. He has looked impressive in two chase wins this season (a Grade 1 success last time) and is very much the one to beat here. Paul Townend (SR 39%) rides for in-form Willie Mullins (SR 30%).

Very talented in the Flat sphere for William Haggas. Did enough to win maiden hurdle start without looking overly impressive. Interesting to see if Willie Mullins (SR 30%) can harness this horse's talent. Harry Cobden (SR 50%) rides. Could land the odds at 6-1.

Majborough will need to brush up his jumping to succeed here. First-time cheekpieces may help. Willie Mullins (SR 30%) outfit is in better form now than in the horse's last two appearances. The former Triumph Hurdle winner and last year's Arkle third has twice won at Grade 1 level over fences with a good bit in hand and can get back to his best here.

Harry Cobden (SR 50%) rides JP McManus-owned Sa Majeste. Willie Mullins (SR 30%) has a lot entered in the race, a Grade 3 handicap chase. Eight-year-old Sa Majeste has shown much promise in the past and has two decent wins over fences at close to three miles. Third in the Kim Muir and tried in the Irish National last year. Never involved in the Paddy Power here last time. A winner off a mark just 1 pound higher in the past, he looks quite well in carrying 10-12 in this race. The trip is on the short side, but he's very much a possible winner.

I was a snug winner the last time, even after doing the donkey work. Paul Townend (SR 39%) is optimistic about Lossiemouth's chances of beating Brighterdaysahead again. Thirteen wins from 16 hurdle starts and four wins from the last four races. The Willie Mullins (SR 30%) stable has some interesting runners in this, but Lossiemouth is expected to come out on top.

I Started a Joke won a maiden hurdle in good style for Charles Byrne last time. Useful form at a high level in the back catalogue (bumpers) and an opening mark of 126 (10st 4lb) here gives the seven-year-old a decent chance of success on handicap hurdle debut. Sean Bowen (SR 25%) is booked for the ride.

Celestial Tune sets the standard following two smart bumper victories in fairly decent contests. Thomas Cooper's (SR 25%) stable is still in good form. A few promising sorts oppose, but Celestial Tune may offer the value at odds of 3-1.