Mitie Noel Novices' Chase (Grade 2)

Finian's Oscar is turned out quickly after his Sandown blip, with connections surely hopeful that this step up in trip will play more to his strengths. He is top-rated of this trio, but with penalties accumulated doesn't have much in hand of his other rivals. It is quite possible that he'll be asked to make all of the running by his rider, but if the margins aren't set to test stamina, that could make him a sitting duck for previous course winner BENATAR. Gary Moore's Beneficial gelding is unbeaten in two starts over fences, and whilst not overly impressive at Plumpton latest, he looked strong in scoring here (in a lesser contest) previously. Soft ground might not be ideal for Benatar, but shouldn't trouble Dolos who bids to exploit his four-year-old's allowance in a very trappy small field contest.

1. Benatar
2. Finian's Oscar
3. Dolos