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Medallo Del Oro was a mid-80's Flat racer and he has taken immediately to jumping. We are hopeful of a decent performance on his debut.

We know we have a very nice horse in Third Wind, who has only ever been beaten once over hurdles. He is handicapped up to his form, so we have to hope he will have improvement in him as he faces a host of possibly well-handicapped rivals. He may be a gallop short but sometimes…

Simply The Betts is in very good nick at home and won nicely on the track last time. We're hoping he can turn up at the track in the same form and he's going there with a lot of confidence behind him.

The Macon Lugnatic was very impressive when making all over the course last time. We fancy him very strongly for the follow-up.

Glenduff won nicely first time but then was a little disappointing. We think he's probably happier on better ground so we left him off a bit, but he's in good form now. He's a horse we like and we think he'll win plenty of races, hopefully starting today.

Storm Goddess ran her best race for a while when a staying on third here last time. This is a slightly easier race and if she repeats her last run she could come home the strongest. Good chance.

Western Rules is another that probably wants better ground. He ran a decent race last time and there's no reason why he shouldn't do so again now.

Huddle is very consistent but often hampers her chance with a tardy start. If she gets away on terms I wouldn't be shocked if she went close,

Once rated in the high 70's Abel Tasman has come down a long way. He has a wide draw - all ours at two meetings do! - and it will need luck for him to show his best. If he does he'll go close.

Castle Robin is a very nice young horse. He was only seventh in a strong Listed bumper but a horse that finished behind him has won since. He'll be ridden positively and in a decent race could go well.

He's Our Star has a good each-way chance despite also being badly drawn. He stayed on well last time and can get into the frame.

Agent Valdez is a nice mare who wasn't good enough to win a novice but is now in her correct grade. Her recent wind-op has definitely helped her and we hope she will go close.

Local Affair did not get the trip last time when she ran far too freely. She comes back in distance and will be dropped in. Could go well.

On paper Rhosneigr should just about win this. He is not exactly straight-forward, but remains in good form.

The Bees Knees was quite a smart performer in Irish points. He goes well and should go close today.

Inca Rose is a big, backward baby who has taken an age to come together. We like him but he is very much a horse for the future. I'm not sure he's a bumper horse but he won't disgrace himself.

Boorowa had a very poor time of it last year but in retrospect that probably coincided mainly for when the yard was totally out of form. She's looking quite slow so seven furlongs today is probably inadequate. We're looking for encouragement before stepping her up to a mile.

Deadly Accurate has only raced once for the stable. He looks to be on a workable mark but as with our others today, has an unfavourable draw to contend with.

Rouge Vif has been in great form and goes to Cheltenham with plenty of confidence. We are hopeful of a big run.

Vinndication has missed most of the season so comes here very fresh and well. He has never won going left-handed so let's hope he can put that monkey to bed here!