Corriendo: Good-good to soft in places on chase course

COOL TOUCH's second to Bothy earned him a crack at Grade 2 company and he lost nothing in defeat when fourth to Escort'men at Kempton. He can capitalise on having his sights lowered and can see off Action Impact, who broke through at Plumpton after bumping into some decent opposition. American Cricket and El Distintivo should be winning before long, but Peter Grimes' latest effort was too bad to be true and he needs to show his well-being again before he becomes a reliable betting proposition.

Corriendo: Standard

Charlie Smirke finally gained just reward for his consistency when breaking through here, while his stablemate Tous Les Deux should strip fitter for two runs after an absence. Alfresco had Den's Gift back in third when scoring recently and the manner of the victory suggested there is more to come. Dingaan is another who arrives on the back of a success, but GAILY NOBLE beat all bar top-class hurdler Starluck at Kempton and has a win and a second from two visits here.

Corriendo: Good-good to soft in places on chase course

Carrickmines arrives on a hat-trick mission after a couple of Ludlow wins, although he will find life much tougher off an 8lb higher mark. Kawagino misses out on a run in the Midlands National but has enough class to gain some compensation if he puts in a clear round. Summery Justice is the unknown quantity, having made a successful chasing debut on just his fifth start, but the vote goes to JUNIOR, who is leniently treated compared to his timber rating so can defy top-weight.

Corriendo: Good to soft-good in places

CHECKLOW, a useful middle-distance handicapper on the level for Jeremy Noseda, made an encouraging start to life over hurdles when fourth of 13 to Bishops Heir at Kelso. The son of Street Cry should come on for that experience and the prospect of better ground will also be in his favour. Turbo Island is undoubtedly the chief danger. He didn't have much to offer at the business of the race when fourth to King O'The Gypsies at Kelso last time, but he got the better of a fair type in Premier Sagas at Ayr prior to that, form which looks strong in the context of this race. Solis is most interesting of the remainder.

Corriendo: Hurdle: good; chase: yielding

JIM BOWIE made no mistake when sent off a well-backed favourite for a Downpatrick bumper earlier in the month and although only second in a race of this nature first time out at Navan, he should be winning races over obstacles before long. Point scorer King Of The Refs is also nearing his first jumps success and must be feared, while Down Royal third Fearless Warrior is also shortlisted.