23rd January

250 Bangor-Im surprised that Whisky Chaser isnt clear favourite for this.
It returned to form last time and even that rating gives it a very good chance but the application of cheek pieces for the first time,could see it hit the heights of last term and that would make it very difficult to beat.
It appears to get better the longer the jumps season goes on(Record Between January-March over fences 4-U/S-1-2-1-1-2) and is 3w-1p-6r when returning to the track within 30 days.
Moorlands Mist looks the main danger unless Drumviredy improves a fair bit for the step up in trip.
Back Whisky Chaser 14pts at 4.5 at Various Bookies-Pulled UP(-14pts)Backed into as short as 13/8 but receieved a very poor ride in my opinion,getting involved in a speed duel up front & was legless 4 out.

310 Newcastle-Bigirononhiship has made a good start to its chasing career and looks progressive enough to take this race.
This consistent sort has its ideal conditions and I expect it to come in for some strong market support.
No Planning is a threat after coming back to form last and is likely to be better over this extra distance but it is 0w-0p-3r at this track.
Fayette County looks to have its share of weight while Angus Milan looks an incredibly short price on what its done so far.
Back Bigirononhiship 14 pts at 4.5 at Various Bookies-Refused to race(-14pts)Backed into 7/4 but didnt want to race.The whole thing leaves a bitter taste to be honest.(DT-28pts)