Young Bull has done us proud winning his last three-in-a-row. He takes another step up in trip today but we are more than hopeful that he can continue the successful sequence.
Better Getalong has run two okay races this time and he's in good order. He probably wants further nowadays but I thought this race would cut up and he'll have his chance.
Rosmuc Relay was hugely disappointing at Uttoxeter but that was at a time when my horses were not right. I hope that was the sole reason as if he is back to his best, he should go close on his hurdle form.
Marown is a grand horse who in time will make a nice chaser. He's done nothing wrong so far and I hope he'll do nothing wrong today either. Would be disappointed if he was beaten.
Top Billing is a bit of a lad. If he's in the mood today he's got the talent to win this but if you want to be sensible, you might be better off going to the bar rather than bet on him.
The Pine Martin still retains all his former ability and saw his race out well last time at Newcastle. He is in good form at home and a big run is expected.
This bumper has cut up but there's a couple with bits of form. We like our lad and hope he'll handle the ground and the occasion. If he does he should run a good race.
Renardeau has very good course and distance form and we are reuniting him with Tom Marquand who gets on so well with him. Fingers crossed - he has a favourite's chance and we're very hopeful.
Strike West is fresh and in form at home. Trip and ground will suit and we would love to see him get his head in front as he has been knocking on the door for a while.
Wetlands is a real Trevor Hemmings National Hunt horse and we were delighted with his debut here back in November. He ran on well at the finish that day and we are hopeful he can step up today.
Imperial Icon is a jumping-bred son of Shantou who is making his debut in what looks a pretty uncompetitive novice event for the track. We go there with some optimism.
Justforjames is another of ours that loves it around Sedgefield. He is handicapped up to his best but is in very good form at home. Today he is reunited with Becky Smith, back from Australia, who gets the best out of him. He can be running on when others have cried enough and that could…
Equus Secretus is on very good terms with himself. All his form over fences shows he should be very competitive in this as long as he can cope with the ground. On the plus side he's a big, strong horse and should manage conditions.