14:18 Hexham

MALANGEN was on an 8lb higher mark when he won this corresponding race 12 months ago and is an attractive proposition, having had a similar preparation in the build up to his crack at back-to-back wins. Huit Reflets goes well here and can make sure the selection is kept up to his work, while National Question is another C&D winner that cannot be ruled out having returned from a break/wind surgery with a fourth-placed finish on the Flat at Pontefract last month.
Prediction : 1st Malangen 2nd Huit Reflets 3rd National Question

14:48 Hexham

BENY NAHAR ROAD is readily nominated after he won in a cosy manner at Southwell 19 days ago. A 6lb higher rating looks fair and the six-year-old's case is boosted as he already boasts some C&D experience. Glory And Honour's recent second-placed finish over hurdles here should have kept him ticking over nicely and he rates a key player in what is likely to be a tactical affair. Scots Poet can utilise his course knowledge to out manoeuvre Disco Annie for third place.
Prediction : 1st Beny Nahar Road 2nd Glory And Honour 3rd Scots Poet

15:18 Hexham

Fortune The Brave's latest start is best forgotten as he unseated at the first flight at Punchestown. The Irish raider has to be of interest in taking this potentially winnable race. However, he has to concede plenty of weight to the hat-trick seeking MAN OF ACTION, who won over this C&D in early-May before following up at Perth a fortnight ago. A 5lb higher rating might not be enough to prevent him from extending the winning sequence, while Foxwood and Brave Adam are the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Man Of Action 2nd Fortune The Brave 3rd Foxwood

15:50 Hexham

This isn't the deepest of contests and it could provide MAGGIES BOY the perfect opportunity in which to break his hurdling duck. Jennie Candlish's gelding has posted a number of solid efforts in defeat and the addition of a first-time tongue-tie could eke out a little more. Moonbow was a well-held third at Perth a fortnight ago but he ought to have learnt plenty from that experience and is one of the likelier candidates. Mayor Kingston is a half-brother to a multiple hurdles winner and market support would be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Maggies Boy 2nd Moonbow 3rd Mayor Kingston

16:25 Hexham

MARTY MCFLY jumped well to make a successful chasing bow over C&D recently and, with the prospect of more to come, he is fancied to defy a 3lb rise en route to further success. Royal Deeside was also victorious over track and trip last time so he merits the utmost respect, as does Fontwell scorer Fortunate Fella. O'Faolains Glory is no back number either.
Prediction : 1st Marty Mcfly 2nd Royal Deeside 3rd Fortunate Fella

17:00 Hexham

FEACH AMACH hasn't looked back since undergoing wind surgery in March, winning three of her four starts since - the most recent of those coming at Kelso last month. Adam Nicol's mare is 4lb higher today and would require a career-best but, while some of these have a bit to prove, she ought to go very close. A drop in trip and a return to this venue could hold the key to Les's Legacy, who merits respect along with handicap debutant Kow Boy Sivola.
Prediction : 1st Feach Amach 2nd Less Legacy 3rd Kow Boy Sivola