Cheltenham

It takes a forgiving nature to keep the faith in Its On The Line after three previous defeats in this race and, although still young enough and probably good enough, he rarely makes life easy for himself. His conqueror 12 months ago, Wonderwall (second choice), looks nailed on to put up a bold defence on the back of a near identical preparation, while Willitgoahead wasn't beaten far in third last year when a mere whippersnapper. Making cases for last year's placed horses entitles relative unknown quantity CON'S ROC to a close look, as he was hot on their heels at Down Royal over Christmas and it would appear that staying is his game. That always ticks a big box in a race that is usually helter-skelter from the outset. Former class act Panda Boy has looked revitalised in his recent hunter chases, while Wrappedupinmay has a similar profile to the stable's winner last year.[Alistair Jones]