Bob Cashmore & Michael Davies Open Hunters' Chase

Ended last term with a fine second in the Foxhunters at Aintree and resumed winning ways in good style in handicap at Leicester in December. Fell back in a hunter at Warwick before well below par last time, but this looks a good opportunity.

Held form well for Ben Pauling earlier this season, winning twice, including match at Warwick when last seen in October. Respected on hunter debut.

Not disgraced in hunters last 2 starts but not the force he was when winning this in 2023 and easy enough to look elsewhere.

Modest form over hurdles for Dan Skelton as a juvenile but has won 6 of his 8 starts in points, including last 5 in small-field events (latest Mar 8 following 10 months off). One to note.

Dual hurdles winner who ran her best race for a while when second in hunter over C&D 11 days ago, albeit at no stage a win threat.