9th December

120 Uttoxeter-Dormouse heads the market here,with McCoy on board possibly the reason but its recent win rating,just matched whats its previously been capable of and with the trainer 0 from 21 here,it could be vulnerable.

Detank and particularly Lochnagar are feared as unexposed types but im surprised to see King Zeal at the price it is.It posted the best recent rating of these last time ,on its return after a break and has easily the best topspeed figures in this race.

Back King Zeal 8pts at 6.0 at Various bookies(Accept 5.0)-3rd(-8pts)Called the market correctly as it hammered down to 2/1 but couldnt go with the front 2 from the 2nd last.

240 Fontwell-Mr Fickle ran well last time,posting a figure that would make it very competitive here and hopefully signalled a return to last seasons best,which would make it tough to beat for a stable that have won this race 3 times in the last 6 years.

The Sneezer should be on the premises but probably the biggest danger is Afficionado ,who makes it debut for a yard that do well here.

Although it will need to find some improvement for the switch of stables.

Back Mr Fickle 14pts at 4.5 at various bookies(Accept 3.5)-2nd(-14pts)Ran really well and given a fine ride but unfortunately just bumped into one in Afficionado.(DT-22pts)