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The trip will be on the short side for Poetic Rhythm and the ground will probably be disgusting. Again hoping for a solid run without too much optimism.

King of Realms seemed not to stay three miles in the soft at Kempton last time. We've dropped him in trip and that should put him right in the picture. He's a very genuine chaser.

Reynardeau has put together a consistent run of form in his last three races. This is a trappy little race where you could be third or fourth and run well. He deserves to take his chance and it wouldn't be a surprise if he were to win.

08/02/20 2nd 11/2 Original quote: "Brief Ambition came from a long way back to be a never-nearer fourth at Cheltenham and I'm sure Paddy will have him much handier today. He's a talented horse with lots of ability but maybe a bit cute. He might surprise one or two of the more-fancied runners."

08/02/20 2nd 11/2 Original quote: "Brief Ambition came from a long way back to be a never-nearer fourth at Cheltenham and I'm sure Paddy will have him much handier today. He's a talented horse with lots of ability but maybe a bit cute. He might surprise one or two of the more-fancied runners."

Imperial Elysian remains in great form. The ground will be fine and the trip is perfect for him so hopefully he will win again.

Legal Eyes has had a wind operation since pulling up last time at Sandown. Ground, track and trip will all be suitable, so we're hopeful of a good run.

Minella Examiner was running very well last time out when falling two from home at Wetherby. We are hoping for a clear round of jumping as a similar performance would put him in with a big chance.

Everything is right for Cervaro Mix today with the ground and trip ideal. He ran okay back over hurdles at Taunton the other day and has had a little wind-op since that run. We are hoping he will be knocking on the door.

A big field may be tricky for See Forever as she needs to settle at the back and come with a well-timed run. Hopefully she will run through late to get a place at least.

Lucky's Dream did well to win last time. He is up 5lb for that but provided there's enough pace in the race to enable him to settle, he can finish strongly and follow up.

Palavecino looked a good prospect when upsetting a 1-7 shot on two-year-old debut 18 months ago. He's raced only once since, soon after the win and now returns having been gelded. He will possibly be ring-rusty so a watching brief is advised.

Double Up broke far too well, causing him to do too much too early. He's in the lowest grade he's been in for a long time, so hopefully if he can be taken back early, he should go well. He's certainly well handicapped.

It's half the battle when they act around here and The Retriever has done well both times on the track. He went close in a handicap last time and despite being put up 2lb for that, is probably the one to beat.

We were delighted with Almazhar Garde's performance at Catterick, where he jumped very well. I'm prepared to forgive his fall here next time as he was unlucky to come down at a fence where there were a few problems on the day. I'm taking him to get back on track and with a clear round…

Polish ran an excellent first race over hurdles at Taunton, staying on very strongly up the home straight. The extra distance should not be a problem. He has a great attitude and decent Flat-racing ability in staying handicaps so should be hard to beat.

Quoteline Direct ran too freely last time, but has had a month to freshen up. He surely has an each- way chance in today's race.

Two runners for us in this stayers' race and frankly I find it hard to split them. Estrela Star has had his chances and whether it's by misfortune  or lacking something in a finish I don't know but he hasn't taken them. He ought to go well at these weights.

The ground will probably not be as bad as it was when Lots Of Luck made his debut over fences at Hereford. He is only lowly-rated and must have a great chance in this race.

Originally rated 148 over fences in Ireland, Gangster has plummeted down the ratings since joining us. That is the result of poor form in three runs here, but they have all been over hurdles. He's a non-winner in seven chase starts, but has been given a chance off 121 by the handicapper. Hopefully he will…