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Railway Dillon did well over hurdles last term but let down by attitude initially over fences. Came good fitted with blinkers when winning last 2 starts, jumping well, and bold bid for hat-trick on the cards.

Larks Lad was a useful hurdler who showed initial promise in his chasing career. However, he was disappointing on last 2 starts, including on return to timber last time.

Carribs Leap was a dual point/bumper winner who's shown fairly useful form over hurdles. Made a pleasing chase debut when second of 4 at Warwick last time and open to improvement in this sphere.

Global Flyer was better than ever when bagging second handicap win over fences on return from a break at Huntingdon (2½m) in January. Just respectable efforts off new mark next 2 starts, though.

Valid Point improved since tackling handicaps over hurdles, winning 3 times at up to 3m at Towcester. Made good start to chasing career when second of 4 at Leicester last time and entitled to respect.

Thats Ben is a point winner who has run well in 3 outings under Rules, third in a couple of novice chases and running sound race on handicap debut at Warwick in December. Capable of better still.

No Loose Change is an Irish point winner who has shaped well in the frame on all 3 hurdles outings, including on handicap debut at Wincanton last time. Tongue tied now on chase debut, but much respected given profile.

Romulus d'Artaix was expensive to follow over hurdles but ran his best race so far when second to Arctic Ben on chase debut at Warwick last time. Needs to jump better if he's to open his account in this, though.

Carbinier matched his winning hurdling form when runner-up second try over fences at Towcester (2¾m) in December. Took advantage of ease in the weights at Leicester last time but is 10 lb higher now.

Nataani landed an Irish bumper in 2008, and steadily progressive in 3 novice hurdles this term. Tongue tied and much better effort over fences when second at Southwell last time. Not ruled out.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Rainway Dillon
2. No Loose Change
3. Thats Ben

Timeform View: Railway Dillon looks a different horse since being fitted with blinkers and is fancied to defy a penalty and complete a hat-trick. Thrice-raced pair No Loose Change and Thats Ben head the dangers.

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