16:40 Market Rasen

Edmond Dantes will likely prove popular here after making a winning start over fences over shorter here last month but he took a tumble at Newcastle last time and he did seem to be coming under pressure at the time. He would be a danger if bouncing back but I’m keen to side with the hat-trick seeking ALBERIC for Philip Hobbs. This horse has improved a chunk lately chasing home the progressive Legal Rights at Hereford before showing a good attitude to prevail at Huntingdon. He then made a winning start over fences at Wincanton and looks firmly on the upgrade now. He made a couple of mistakes that day but still came through strongly and even idling close home he still had too much for his rivals. He is up 7lb but will improve again and looks to have plenty going for him. Onchan should also have more to come so has to be feared as well.

Alberic - 1pt @ 7/2