Has bits and pieces of form over hurdles without winning. Starts life with his new yard today and if that perks him up he's a leading player in this line-up.
Just failed over slightly further at Cartmel last month when getting collared late on. Jumping has not always been the best but this slight drop in trip looks a good move and a major player.
Having first start for a year when hooded at Ffos Las two weeks ago. Led and weakened in the straight there. Should come on a bit for the run but plenty to find for win purposes.
Non-Runners
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Express Pierre55
Weight: 11-2| Age: 7
T: Dr R D P Newland J: Sam Twiston-Davies
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Forecasts
Mountain Rock (8/11), Sonic (11/8), Express Pierre (3/1), Night Manager (11/1), Celtic Sally (40/1), Norm The Storm (66/1)
This could develop into a match between Mountain Rock on his first start for Ian Williams and SONIC. The last named shaped with real promise over further last time and it looks like he should be tough to pass over this slightly shorter trip.