TimeformBlog

Dixie Case is out of an unraced half-sister to high-class staying chaser Yahoo but didn't show much on debut for Evan Williams back in October.

Milgen Bay is a fair hurdler who has taken well to chasing this term, winning a Towcester maiden in November. Good placed efforts last twice and did win bumper earlier in career.

Oscar Whisky is a high-class hurdler who has won both completed starts this term. Unbeaten in a couple of bumpers at the start of his career, and surprising if he's not a class above these rivals.

Power Man made no impact on hurdling debut but had shown a fair level of ability in bumpers prior to that, third at Sandown then not beaten far in listed event at Ascot.

Sir Harry Ormesher was back to his smart best when third in handicap hurdle at Aintree on final start last season, but well held in a couple of similar events this time round. Won once from 3 starts in bumpers back in 2007.

Snow Patrol is capable of just poor form over hurdles these days and big surprise if he's up to playing a prominent role here.

Flat Cap Thursday made the frame first 3 starts in bumpers for Murty McGrath but not so good for new yard in December and only poor form when fifth on hurdling debut since.

Sky Hole is a winning pointer but would be a shock winner on belated debut under Rules.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Oscar Whisky
2. Milgen Bay
3. Sir Harry Ormesher

Timeform Verdict: High-class hurdler Oscar Whisky was unbeaten in bumpers at the start of his career and it'll be a major surprise if he doesn't notch another victory en route to Cheltenham. Milgen Bay and Sir Harry Ormesher can battle it out for minor honours.

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