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A trappy four-horse race. First Flow has been consistent all season and a repeat of his Sandown second should be comfortably good enough to win this.

We're going for the hat-trick with Lucky's Dream. It'll be tough as he's up another 5lb. It'll be a tricky, tactical race but PJ knows him well and hopefully that strong finish can kick in again in the closing stages.

Blazon is now back to a mark that he won off here last year. He seems well in himself and we are hoping for a good run. Place chances.

Estrela Star had improved for trying staying trips He was unlucky in running a couple of times but finally put it all together at Kempton a week ago. He can defy the penalty on his way to bigger things.

We like Rouge Vif very much. He was a smart novice hurdler and looks as though he'll be an even better chaser. His second at Kempton over Christmas reads well and he can go one better today.

Ector is in good form at home. Jumping is his main asset and now with experience over fences in his armoury, I think he could be in the frame.

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.