13:00 Leicester

SHESUPINCOURT is in the form of her life at present and dropping back in trip should not inconvenience Ryan Potter's charge as she looks to score off an 8lb higher mark than her latest success. A determined winner herself at Ludlow, Only Fools must be a leading contender, along with Pipers Cross, who has been runner-up on both starts since joining new connections.
Prediction : 1st Shesupincourt 2nd Only Fools 3rd Pipers Cross

13:35 Leicester

NATTY NIGHT bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort at Hereford last time and, with improvement expected, the eight-year-old may be able to score for the first time in two years. He is fancied to see off chasing debutant Hi Riko and Ballinoulart, who has not been outside the first three in five starts over the larger obstacles.
Prediction : 1st Natty Night 2nd Ballinoulart 3rd Hi Riko

14:10 Leicester

A taking winner on his Rules debut at Ffos Las in October, MT FUGI PARK showed enough pace to suggest that he can handle the drop in trip on this occasion. A penalty will make life tougher but the six-year-old may have too much for impressive Exeter scorer Alcedo, who is open to improvement on the step up in trip. High Treason and Just In A Bit can also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Mt Fugi Park 2nd Alcedo 3rd High Treason

14:45 Leicester

The fitting of a tongue-strap for the first time could give MILTIADES additional impetus and, having gone agonisingly close in a novices' handicap at Taunton last time, he heads the shortlist off just 2lb higher. Imperial Alex is another capable of a bold showing with first-time cheekpieces equipped. Royal Mer won over 2m4f here 13 days ago and can figure strongly if not anchored by a 5lb rise in the handicap.
Prediction : 1st Miltiades 2nd Imperial Alex 3rd Royal Mer

15:20 Leicester

Mylesfromwicklow jumped with aplomb on his chasing debut at Huntingdon but was nowhere near as fluent when racing over 2m4f here last time. However, to his credit, the seven-year-old stuck to his task and managed to finish a close second in spite of a few wayward leaps. Nevertheless, EVERYTHING'SONTICK is one who has winning form over these fences and may be worth chancing, given he is open to any amount of improvement. Tiger Orchid and O'connell are a couple of others to note.
Prediction : 1st Everythingsontick 2nd Mylesfromwicklow 3rd Oconnell

15:55 Leicester

THE FAMOUS FIVE was pitched at Grade 2 level on his debut for Venetia Williams a couple of years ago but the sights have been considerably lowered for the French import since. He possibly didn't get home over an extended 2m5f when sent off favourite for his handicap debut at Ludlow last time and can be given another chance cutting back in trip. Branson Missouri is feared most, with Made For You also rated a big threat.
Prediction : 1st The Famous Five 2nd Branson Missouri 3rd Made For You