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Off time: 15:06 | Winning time: 5m 32.9s

Volt Face^h,t²⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 11-4| J: R P McLernon| T: P R Webber| OR: 114

15/2

Without a win for nearly five years and didn't look to have seen any immediate benefit for wind surgery last time out. Can only watch.

Form: 4P53-05

The Drone³⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: C Gethings| T: A M Hales| OR: 112

11/4

Formerly trained by Gordon Elliott. Hasn't seen much action, but won on debut for this trainer at Stratford in May (2m6f). Goes chasing with a bit to prove after two lesser efforts of late, but not written off.

Form: P1-1235

Walsingham Grange²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Kielan Woods| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 110

9/2

Goes into this 2lb higher than his only handicap success over hurdles, but also with a fair bit to prove on what we have seen from him over fences so far. More needed.

Form: 1534-37

Craigmor^p¹³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: David England| T: O Murphy| OR: 110| BF

10/11

Was going the right way last summer before being pulled up at Bangor when last seen in August. Back from a break here and has claims if he has benefited for that. Has to prove he handles easier ground too.

Form: 33-321P

Non-Runners

Molly Carew²⁵

Weight: 11-4| Age: 7

T: N P Mulholland J: R T Dunne

Forecasts

Craigmor (10/11), Molly Carew (13/8), The Drone (11/4), Walsingham Grange (9/2), Volt Face (15/2)

Craigmor has it to prove on ground slower than good and also after a four-month absence, but he can't be ruled out after looking like he was going places last summer. However, MOLLY CAREW is given the nod after a very promising chase debut at Sandown. The Drone looks next best.