Harry rides Royal Infantry in this one, and I think he's got a massive chance. He ran really well at the back end of last year over three miles, in a Listed Novices' Hurdle. That kind of took us by surprise, actually, that he saw out three miles as well as he did. I'd probably been getting the trip wrong earlier in the year; I'd ran him over two miles at Aintree, and then stepped him straight up to three. I think this middle trip is ideal, he's had a great preparation and he looks great. I'd have to give him a fair chance here.
She's A Saint is another one who I'd have to give a fair each-way chance in this one, for sure. She's got some back form over staying distance; obviously she won at Aintree over two miles, where she saw out the race really well. She's reuniting with Tristan, who won on her that day, and we've had this race in mind for her for a while.
We've got West To The Bridge in this one as well - he's a good old boy who has been round plenty. He holds his form very well, I don't think the handicapper really holds anything back for him though, especially at his age. PpHe should go and give the running here, because he always does; he always tries his hardest for us.
Take No Chances runs off top weight - she actually ran in this race last year and finished third that day. Harry Atkins rides her again and takes 7lb off. It wouldn't be impossible to see her running similarly this time out; she's off a higher mark, obviously, but she's in great form.
