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Off time: 13:50 | Winning time: 5m 40.91s

Erne River²¹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: Charlie Hammond| T: N Kent| OR: 144

7/1

Dual novice hurdles scorer and in this sphere at Doncaster and Wetherby but found out in better company when last seen in a Grade 2 at Sandown 7 months ago. Remains with potential as a chaser so he's one to look out for.

Form: 1/111F3-

Hitman^t²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 160

8/13

High-class chaser who acquitted himself with credit without getting his head in front last term, finishing runner-up in Grade 1 at Aintree in April. Returned at least as good as ever after another wind op when a narrow second in Old Roan Chase there last month and he should take all the beating.

Form: 3/2232-2

Itchy Feet²²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR: 150WS

8/1

Grade 1 novice winner over fences and creditable efforts in defeat with cheekpieces fitted last term. Runner-up in this last season but returns with a bit to prove having been pulled out twice in the spring (out of depth in Betway Bowl latest). Had wind op prior to reappearance.

Form: 3/224PP-

Minella Drama^h²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 145| C

7/2

Has matched his smart hurdling form over fences, winning 2½m Grade 2 back in January. Satisfactory return despite showing his awkward side at Carlisle just under 3 weeks ago (hung right approaching 2 out/tied up run-in) so that somewhat tempers enthusiasm.

Form: 25142-4

Forecasts

Hitman (8/13), Minella Drama (7/2), Erne River (7/1), Itchy Feet (8/1)

Paul Nicholls has made this contest his own in recent years and HITMAN is strongly fancied to go one better than on return in the Old Roan Chase at Aintree last month. Erne River remains with potential as a chaser so he shades the vote for the forecast spot over Minella Drama.