12:15 Uttoxeter

LUD'OR displayed plenty of promise when filling second spot on his UK debut over 2m at Stratford a month ago and Tom Symonds' French recruit arguably sets the standard on that evidence. Farland is another with strong form claims, but he looks a tricky ride and that has to be a concern. Roaring Conquest bolted up between the flags in May and merits a place on the shortlist, as does Ayr bumper winner Derryhassen Paddy.
Prediction : 1st Ludor 2nd Farland 3rd Roaring Conquest

12:50 Uttoxeter

Those with hurdling experience do not set a high standard at all so preference is for CRAZIERTHANDAISY. Nicky Henderson's mare confirmed the promise she displayed on debut when winning a NH Flat race at Plumpton in April and a repeat of that level of form may well be good enough. Taxus Baccata and What's One More are other bumper winners to note, while Feet On The Ground and Kelya Wood merit market inspections.
Prediction : 1st Crazierthandaisy 2nd Taxus Baccata 3rd Whats One More

13:25 Uttoxeter

SHANAGH BOB scored at Grade 2 level as a novice hurdler over 3m at Cheltenham last December and was not disgraced, given the circumstances, when fourth in a Grade 1 at Aintree on his sole subsequent start. A mark of 134 should be workable for Nicky Henderson's smart prospect, who is expected to improve now switched to fences. Toss Of A Coin is another noteworthy chasing debutant, while Roccovango is next best. Hillcrest would have to be noted if taking up this engagement, but he was declared to run at Haydock on Saturday.
Prediction : 1st Shanagh Bob 2nd Toss Of A Coin 3rd Roccovango

14:00 Uttoxeter

BELOW THE RADAR capped off an unbeaten first season under Rules when completing a hat-trick over 2m4f here in March. An opening mark of 123 is unlikely to be the ceiling of his ability and he may prove tough to pass up in trip. Dinons lost little in defeat when narrowly denied at Hexham last month and a 2lb higher rating shouldn't prevent another prominent showing. Brian Ellison's veteran is feared most, ahead of North Parade.
Prediction : 1st Below The Radar 2nd Dinons 3rd North Parade

14:35 Uttoxeter

After a slow start, RAJJAMATAZ has got his act together over fences and having finished second over C&D on his penultimate start, he appeals back here off just 3lb higher than for his subsequent near-miss at Fontwell. Tommy Cullen has been off for a while but rates a key player on his debut run for a new yard. Nine Nine Nine has winning form over fences and is also noteworthy with Sean Bowen in the saddle again.
Prediction : 1st Rajjamataz 2nd Tommy Cullen 3rd Nine Nine Nine

15:10 Uttoxeter

WOLFSPEAR was still in strong contention before unseating his rider four out at Lingfield when last seen and, with that mishap being forgivable, he can atone on his comeback. The booking of in-form 7lb claimer Lewis Saunders is a big plus and the eight-year-old, who goes well fresh, appeals most from Olly Murphy's two entrants. Yealand resumes off a potentially competitive mark and is feared most. Previous C&D winner Ballybegg also enters calculations.
Prediction : 1st Wolfspear 2nd Yealand 3rd Ballybegg

15:40 Uttoxeter

STRACKAN may have been beaten a long way in second at Worcester last time out, but the winner was completing a four-timer and has gone on to score twice again since so Henry Daly's five-year-old might be well treated off the same mark. The Dan Skelton outfit must always be feared in contests of this nature and handicap debutant Skiffle Man is a player. Let's Sail Away could improve for the step up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Strackan 2nd Skiffle Man 3rd Lets Sail Away