Trainer Gary Moore bids to complete the hat trick this year in the totesport Trophy after the weather denied him the chance last year. He puts forward leading fancy Harry Tricker who was last seen taking runner up slot in the Greatwood Hurdle and Numide who has been the subject of recent support.

Nicky Henderson is another with a good winning record min this race and saddles favourite Spirit River who put in a good performance at Cheltenham in December to win a decent Handicap Hurdle. A real eyecatcher that is full of promise. Henderson also sends First Point, Stravinsky Dance and Fairyland.

David Pipe has a trio with his strongest chance probably coming from Ronaldo Des Mottes who won a Handicap at Kempton over Christmas, Mamlook who won a grade two at Ascot at the end of January and Mutual Friend.

Songe has recently undergone a Soft Palate operation with his trainer Charlie Longsdon now hoping that this will help his cause. Support continues to come for this one with punters believing that he will now manage a good run.

Blue Bajan heads the weights while course and distance winner Get Me Out Of Here is sure to be popular for Jonjo O'Neill.

Paul Nicholls saddles Takeroc, Evan Williams Simarian while Ring The Boss, Any Given Day, Frontier Dancer, Manyriverstocross, European Dream, Fushe Jo, Pascha Bere, Arch Rebel, Oldrik and Chaninbar complete the field.

Age Trend: Range: 5-6yo.