Pure Faith is a dual chase winner who was likely flattered behind Albertas Run in October. Showed little enthusiasm over fences after break latest, and opposable returned to hurdles despite 2 past C&D wins.
Decoy landed a 21f Cheltenham handicap on his return, with the blinkers and stiffer test seeing him shrug off 6-month absence. Good second next time, and shaped encouragingly over 3m at Doncaster latest. Respected.
Rio Gael has been more compliant in recent starts, back to best when recording second chase win at Fontwell (2¼m) in September. Stamina stretched last twice, and again vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.
Mountainous has been progressive in 4 starts here, including pair of handicap wins at up to this trip in recent months (heavy). Respectable effort in hot Ascot handicap last time, and well worth considering.
William Hogarth was more willing than usually the case when winning over 3m here in August. In poor form in 4 starts since, though, looking most ungenuine recently.
Lava Lamp has filled frame all 7 starts since opening account at Plumpton last April, best effort yet when winning over C&D after break recently. 7 lb rise looks fair, and looks a leading player.
Persian Snow was useful in bumpers last season, impressively winning on debut. Didn't improve on Sandown second to open hurdling account at Huntingdon last time, but not ruled out on handicap debut
Hills of Aran showed he retains some ability when twice placed in hunters in recent months, but hard to support back over hurdles after sulky display in Midlands National recently.
Glenstal Abbey was a useful hurdler/chaser at best for Charlie Swan, and respectable efforts in this headgear combination over the smaller obstacles the last twice, but needs to find extra.
Supreme de Paille was a winning hurdler for Nigel Twiston-Davies and off mark over fences at Huntindon in November. A fragile sort, though, and below par the last twice. Others preferred returned to hurdling.
Secret Dancer landed a gamble in Uttoxeter maiden in 2009 and the money was also down when good third in 2½m Cheltenham handicap last April. Well held all 3 starts this season, but one to note in betting.
Tickatack was bought for £24,000 after Irish point win last spring, and improved over hurdles since sent handicapping, winning at Southwell before good second at Newbury earlier this month. Worth considering
Taffy Thomas won maiden hurdle here (2m) in January 2010, and generally held form after. Returned from long absence and shaped nicely when fourth at Exeter earlier this month. Claims if building on that.
Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Lava Lamp
2. Mountainous
3. Decoy
Timeform View: A competitive handicap in which a few could still be better than their current marks, but narrow preference is for Lava Lamp, who put up a likeable performance over C&D last time, and could have more to come. Mountainous and Decoy are feared most among the various dangers.
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