Cheltenham

The step up in trip could be just what Jagwar (second choice) needs but today's distance could also prove ideal for BLOW YOUR WAD (nap), who has stayed on strongly over 2m5f and 2m4f on his first two starts for Gary and Josh Moore and looked very much at home over 3m at Ascot earlier in the season. He is 4lb ahead of the handicapper following his near-miss in the Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury ten days ago. The progressive 10yo Filanderer is an intriguing contender, with the form of his comfortable veterans' chase win at Market Rasen in January working out extremely well, and he is third pick despite being 3lb wrong and untested at the trip. Blaze The Way is next on the list, while Iroko, Johnnywho and last year's winner Myretown are also respected.[Ben Hutton]