16:40 Aintree

I can see this test really suiting GUNSIGHT RIDGE and I’ll be surprised if there isn’t still more to come off his current mark. I know he could only finish third at Sandown last time but I thought he shaped much better than the bare result and his win prior to that was very promising. He has been given time since and with this big field and strong pace likely to help him settle I can see him finishing off his race strongly this time. He is a bold jumper and if he gets into a decent rhythm over these fences it could be a sight to behold. Obviously plenty of dangers which is why we’re getting 9/1. They are likely headed by the favourite Frero Banbou who finished fourth in this last year and has progressed nicely this season beaten just 6 lengths into third at Cheltenham having come from a mile back. At a bigger price if The Last Day can put in a clear round of jumping he also has to be considered.

Gunsight Ridge - 1pt @ 9/1