Will he go up 10lb for that win

Johns Spirit - Backed as if defeat out of the question and then KO'd when RE went wrong (RIP to that poor chap).

The winner looked very good though - could we see him in this race ?

It's likely going to be run at break neck pace if Cocktails At Dawn, Boondomma and Kings Palace turn up.  Look for a closer and Buywise could fit the bill. 5th last year btn 3 lengths. Btn same distance into 4th at the Festival last March and 3rd yesterday closing in the Old Roan. Sent off for all 3 of those races at single figure odds. Race will be run to suit and maybe softer would help. Could be more exposed than some but sure to be in the shake up barring accidents and 20/1 is fair.

Buywise looks like he's crying out for 3 miles to me.

Bear, for info, Champagne West won't be out until Christmas, according to the trainer. RP last week.

Harch you are a font of knowledge like John's Spirit myself think last run was a blow out for him which he needed will come on for the run Kings Palace the danger to all

Bigben - You might be spot on re the 3 miles for Buywise, but softer ground over 2m5f could be just as effective. We'll see.

Not sure about Irish Cavalier as a lot depends on Saturday.  If he runs a stormer maybe they will keep him to 3m+ and if he's well beaten then you'll get a big price anyway for the PP should they go for it.  I'd wait and see.

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shockster/bigben

imo Buywise needs a change in jockey

Oscar Rock and Splash of Ginge are 2 that interest me from the entry list.

I thought it was a very strong entry - obviously the final field may be far less competitive. I'll certainly be looking for an early chance to lay off my Kings Palace bet - if I can lay off at 8/1 I'll be very happy.

One that piqued my interest was Ballycasey - he has won impressively first time up every season so this could be the day to catch him, especially if it was proper soft ground. But as usual with Mullins you can't really play until the final decs.

Scrub that, only £2 been matched on him, so probably means nothing.

Just started looking at this race and find Kings Palace quite hard to read really, not sure if value or not ? Having a closer look at Taquin Du Seuil, Cloud Creeper, Annacotty, Art Mauresque, Dell Arca as a starting point

Mr Mole, 2miler too high a mark.
Third Intention, highest ever mark, nope.
Vibrat Valtat, Haldon GC, Tingle Creek bound.
Johns Spirit, will run well and could place, but not for win purposes.
Ptit Zig, Down Royal winner, nothing to tell me he will turn up here.
TGB, oldster.
Irish Cavalier, progressive young chase, shortlisted.
Oscar Rock, progressive young chase, shortlisted.
Sound Investment, early season target was Old Roan, hard to envisage some more improvement so soon after. Potential superstar if he can.
Kings Palace, has to be considered given connections, but I'm not keen on him in a big field, hasn't beaten much.
Boondooma, well fancied and this is his target and should run well, but I reckon his latest 7lb rise will do for his chances.
Cocktails at Dawn, same as above.
Taquin Du Seuil, he's interesting as he's dropping down the weights, but it would be a leap of faith given how bad last season was, however, potetially top class he looked in his novice season. Shortlisted.
Croco Bay, too high in weights.
Cloud Creeper, super progressive last year, trainer thinks he is too high, so do I, but aimed at the race.
Double Ross, has run some decent races but hasn't won since he was rated 140 nearly 2years ago.
Next Sensation, 2miler who is competative when his mark is in the low 140's
Splash of Ginge, still on his highest rating of 153, not for me as I dont believe he has any more to come.
Annacotty, will be interesting to see what King does with this animal, this is a big ask mind.
Art Mauresque, typical Nicholls youngster, very progressive, shortlisted althought not tried in big fields as yet.4
Buywise, dont think this is his trip, and is looking exposed to me.
Darna, only 5lb higher than his festival win, but I'm not convinced this will be a target, sure to be trained with festival in mind again.
Present View, last run was very off putting, and not dropping in the weights, he's higher than last renewal where he slowed up the hill, not convinced this is his track.
Bennys Mist, seasons return was poor, high enough in weights.
Easter Day, he is of interest, trainer reckons he is well treated, so do I, shortlisted.
Dell Arca, trainers stable tour, "we'll swap him between chases and hurdles, maybe go to France, and I'd like to try him on the flat, would like to try 3miles again" Feck knows what to make of that p!sh.
Horizontal Speed, young and progressive, ran well at festival and had a fair seasonaldebut, shortlisted
Monetaire, could run well, does need genuine soft ground, I'm not convinced though.
Thomas Crapper, fully exposed.
Little Jon, I'm not convinced Cheltenham is his track even though he had a decent festival run.
No Buts, doubtful he has anything hidden from the handicapper, needs a bog.
Astracad, only nine years old as seems like hes been about for donkeys. But I'd be gobsmacked if he won this.
La Vaticane, this is the pipe runner to be interested about, and race a possibility acording to recent stable tour, completely unexposed young mare. Shortlisted.
African Gold, recent return from injury was disapointing, can be given another chance as he was returning from a long lay off, but a big ask to win this.
Pumped Up For kicks recent run was woeful, doubtful she will turn up.
Minella Present, could be a well handicapped chaser, but not convinced he will get in.
Ericht, doesnt like Cheltenham.
Tara Road, no chance.
Upepito, no chance.
Generous Ransom, ran well at festival could be progressive, shortlisted.
Alelchi Inois, being ut aay for the winter according to recent stable tour.
Salubrious, stayer returning from injury.
Texas Jack, nope.
Gitane Du Berlais, mudlover, nope.
Devils Bride, ran yesterday so doubtful.
Clarcam, going down the graded race route, if he turns up I'll be interested from a stable that is flying.
Bless The Wings, nope.
Ballycasey, trained for the national again.
Shanpallas, stayer on highest ever mark.
The Clock Leary, doubtful that he will get in.

My Shortlist
Irish Cavalier 16/1
Oscar Rock 16/1
Taquin Du Seuil 20/1
Art Mauresque 25/1
Easter Day 33/1
Horizontal Speed 40/1
La Vaticane 25/1
Generous Ransom 25/1

Easter Day also entered for Badger Ales but can't think PN will run him in that as has Benvolio off of very similar mark who is likely to run as sponsors horse ...

Irish Cavalier and Oscar Rock are the 2 that I like most.

taquin du seuil out for the season injured.

Doesn't look good does it

Declarations in weights allowed........I like Irish Cavalier worried I featherweight will chin him......a Generous Ransom weighted for a big run not sure if good enough mind

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