14:15 Southwell

KAHDIAN was a winner in this sphere at Wincanton in April and looks to be of real interest making his first outing for Olly Murphy having undergone wind surgery. Richard Johnson takes the ride and the nine-year-old can get the better of Diligent and Mariners Moon, who could both be suited by a drop back in trip. Bard Of Brittany was well held over course and distance on his chasing debut but can't be dismissed, while Hurricane Rita may be a live outsider off a tumbling mark.
Prediction : 1st Kahdian 2nd Diligent 3rd Bard Of Brittany

14:45 Southwell

GLOBAL DOMINATION has tasted success here in the past and following his recent five-length Warwick triumph, he rates the one to beat under a 7lb penalty. C&D winner Mont Royale is sliding right back down the ratings and the 11-year-old has the assistance of Bryony Frost on this occasion, while track specialist Scartare has picked up a silver medal here on his last three outings and appears sure to be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Global Domination 2nd Scartare 3rd Mont Royale

15:15 Southwell

STONY STREAM built on his two encouraging early performances in bumpers to open his account at Stratford last time and Jonjo O'Neill's five-year-old looks open to further progress as he joins the hurdling ranks. Point winner Whenhellbrokeloose was far to keen when a disappointing favourite at Exeter, but Wayne Hutchinson taking over in the saddle and a first-time hood inspires hope of an improved showing, while it will be interesting to see if Article Fifty's fortunes are revived having joined Dan Skelton.
Prediction : 1st Stony Stream 2nd Whenhellbrokeloose 3rd Article Fifty

15:45 Southwell

LOCKER ROOM TALK appreciated the drop in class to win in good style at Kempton last month and, despite possibly being flattered by his official rating of 132, is likely to prove a cut above the opposition here. Iconic Hero can improve on his hurdling debut fifth at Bangor last month, while Caracas, who finished behind Dan Skelton's gelding in seventh, appears best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Locker Room Talk 2nd Iconic Hero 3rd Caracas

16:15 Southwell

INCLUDED appeared to relish the step up in trip when scoring at Aintree last month and may well have further scope for improvement at the trip off a 4lb higher mark. Late Night Lily was just getting on top when falling two out at Market Rasen on her latest outing and has to be respected despite the handicapper putting her up 3lb. Saumur and Emma Lamb are both capable of going close with the pair open to improvement.
Prediction : 1st Included 2nd Late Night Lily 3rd Saumur

16:45 Southwell

MAGNA CARTOR was allowed to dictate the pace at Uttoxeter nine days ago and looks difficult to oppose under a 7lb penalty for Dr Richard Newland. The nine-year-old has past C&D-winning form in the book and shouldn't mind the return to a sounder surface. Groveman warmed up for this with a solid run on the Flat at Doncaster in April, while Chieftain's Choice drops in class with Richard Johnson a notable jockey booking.
Prediction : 1st Magna Cartor 2nd Groveman 3rd Chieftains Choice

17:15 Southwell

Lucinda will be expected to take a step forward for Warren Greatrex and could reverse the form with Tarks Hill, who was three lengths ahead of her at Bangor-on-Dee 17 days ago. Cardy has had a wind operation ahead of her debut under Rules for Harry Whittington, but this can go the way of Nicky Henderson's DOCTE DINA. The yard have been responsible for the last two winners of this race and the selection impressed at this venue when fifth on debut back in April.
Prediction : 1st Docte Dina 2nd Cardy 3rd Lucinda