13:50 Warwick

A change of riding tactics worked wonders for Telhimlisten as he made all in a class 5 handicap hurdle at Southwell last Monday and he is respected turned out quickly under a 7lb penalty. However, HALF THE FREEDOM seems to be going the right way now he's gaining in experience and, having registered a gritty success at Doncaster (Telhimlisten four lengths behind in fourth) in January, Jonjo O'Neil's gelding could confirm his superiority over the former. Starvoski completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Half The Freedom 2nd Telhimlisten 3rd Starvoski

14:25 Warwick

Irish import DANCILA was useful on the Flat (rated 90 at his best for Jim Bolger) and made a highly satisfactory transition to hurdles with a ready success at Musselburgh last month. His jumping got better the further he went that day and a penalty might not hinder his progression. If the ground stays soft, King Of Brazil could be main threat to the selection, while Great Samourai rates the pick of Dan Skelton's triumvirate of hopefuls on his return after wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Dancila 2nd King Of Brazil 3rd Great Samourai

15:00 Warwick

LA DOMANIALE has been largely progressive since switching her attentions to the bigger obstacles and she's difficult to oppose. The form of her yard would be a slight concern, however, and Haute Estime could pick up the pieces if she fails to fire. Lucinda Russell's charge ran to a high level as a hurdler and, though she has yet to shine over fences, it's far too early to write her off. Farne appeals as the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st La Domaniale 2nd Haute Estime 3rd Farne

15:35 Warwick

This could go the way of the unexposed SOME SCOPE, who makes his handicap debut following a creditable fourth over 2m1f at Carlisle last month. An opening mark of 105 looks workable and there could be more in his locker stepping up in trip. First-time cheekpieces can have a positive effect on Pilsdon Pen, who may give the selection plenty to think about. Cedar Row completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Some Scope 2nd Pilsdon Pen 3rd Cedar Row

16:10 Warwick

Denied by a narrow margin over an extended 3m at Carlisle last month, preference is for DESTINY IS ALL. A 5lb raised mark looks unlikely to stop him having a big say in proceedings, with this stiff stamina test expected to suit. Daranova warrants a market check on his return to action and is feared most, while Eclair De Guye cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Destiny Is All 2nd Daranova 3rd Eclair De Guye

16:45 Warwick

LOUP DE MAULDE has been in terrific form this season and but for coming up short against a talented sort at Ascot last time, he would be arriving here in search of a four-timer. Today's extra yardage is a big plus and he can see off the likes of course winner Sporting Ace and Heezer Geezer, who is very interesting on his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Loup De Maulde 2nd Sporting Ace 3rd Heezer Geezer

17:20 Warwick

SOLE SOLUTION looks more than capable of shouldering a double penalty after following up his debut success with another impressive performance at Ffos Las. The form of that race has worked out a treat with the second, third and fourth all winning since and he should have too much for Ten Lengths Tom, who shaped with promise himself at Sandown when second. Jemura and Rockstown Native appeal most of the NH debutants.
Prediction : 1st Sole Solution 2nd Ten Lengths Tom 3rd Jemura