Won well here despite not putting in the cleanest round of jumping back in November. paid the price for a similar spate of errors in a similar race at Lingfield soon after, so has a couple of questions to answer. The short break may have done some good, though. A risky option but one to bear in mind if supported.
Races from a 5lb higher mark than for his latest success, but he likes this course and, the manner of his victory here last month suggested he may still have a fair bit more to offer. The one to beat on recent form.
Struggling to cope with the demands of racing under rules just at present and is hard to fancy judging by the level he has achieved up to press.
Forecasts
Royal Salute (5/4), Minella On Line (9/4), You Say What (6/1), Royals And Rebels (9/1), Tea Time Fred (10/1)
This C&D holds no fears for ROYAL SALUTE and he is fancied to follow up his recent success from just a 5lb higher mark. Minella On Line often takes liberties at his fences, so isn't one for maximum faith. But he has also coped with the demands of Plumpton, so has to be considered as a threat. You Say What may have a little bit more to offer and is one for future reference whatever happens today.
1. Royal Salute
2. Minella On Line
3. You Say What