DonaldMcCain

13:30 4m Novice Chase

Lively Baron

He is obviously up in grade here and has a bit to find on the ratings but I have run better horses than him who haven't got home here and the one thing he will do is stay. He will love the ground and, as long as he can get into a rhythm early on, he might outrun his odds. As I say, he will be staying on when others have had enough and it wouldn't surprise me to see him give a good account.

16:00 2m5f Handicap Hurdle

Son of Flicka

He ran a screamer when he was second in the 'boys' race last year and he has been aimed at this meeting all season. He wasn't in much form earlier in the year but his work has been better in recent weeks and he does seem to be coming to himself - he's back down to a more realistic mark and the conditions should suit him well. It's obviously a very hard race but the signs at home have been more encouraging of late.

16:40 2m Handicap Hurdle

Kie

I thought he ran well at Musselburgh last time and his only bad run came when he was sick after Kempton. He's a tough, likeable juvenile but he has his share of weight and doesn't look all that well handicapped. He's a trier and his experience will serve him well, but you would think there might be a few down the weights that were better treated.

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