Highly rated on his hurdles form, so no surprise to see him kept to this grade after a couple of bloodless successes over fences. A live contender again despite the penalties starting to stack up against him. He likes to make the running, so it will take a good effort to overhaul him in his present form. That said, he is unlikely to get an uncontested lead so does need to up the ante once more.
Ran well over fences at Wetherby on his penultimate start but was a tad below expectations in a competitive heat over hurdles at Cheltenham last time out. Well worth another chance in a race of this nature and can play a strong role in what looks certain to be a tactical event.
Non-Runners
3
Dueling Banjos15
Weight: 10-13|Â Â Age: 7
T: K Bailey & M Nicholls  J: David Bass
NR
4
Prince Of Steal11
Weight: 10-13|Â Â Age: 7
T: H J Evans  J: James Banks
NR
Forecasts
Belami Des Pictons (1/4), Zeroeshadesofgrey (3/1), Dueling Banjos (7/2), Prince Of Steal (11/2)
This has all the hallmarks of a tactical event as both Zeroshadesofgrey and Duelling Banjos can make the running. However, BELAMI DES PICTONS has really thrived of late and just edges the nomination as a the more proven determined character. Prince Of Steal is a useful hurdler on his day but has yet to impress over fences. He may need more time but is certainly capable of winning a race of this nature once he gets his jumping sorted out.
1. Belami Des Pictons
2. Zeroeshadesofgrey
3. Dueling Banjos