Niffler

Secret Des Dieux is an improving Zarak gelding who impressed when scoring on his chase debut, winning by 4 lengths off a mark of 116 at Fakenham. Effective over 2m to 2 and a half, he should build on that performance and could be ready for another big effort with Bowen in the saddle.

Trad Jazz is a very promising Sea The Moon filly who finished runner-up, beaten 2 lengths, in a maiden last time out. Good at 2m and showing me a lot of decent flat ability, she could improve further here and she will get the perfect patient ride with Sean on board.

Looking at Ahoy Señor, I’d say he has serious class and can definitely bounce back from that Aintree run. He thrives when allowed to dictate the pace, and his dual Grade 1 wins show that he can handle that big-field pressure. The last run looked more like a tune-up than a true reflection of his ability. He can go close here, especially if he gets his usual fast-run lead. The combination of Fox riding and the Scudamore??"Russell team gives him a solid tactical edge here.

Brave Move looks like a horse with some untapped potential. Last time, the run was more about being held up and having too much ground to make up, so the finishing fourth doesn’t tell the full story here. He’s effective around 2m, and if ridden closer to the pace this time, he could easily improve on that performance here.