1. Copperhead | Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 2f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up at the 9th when 12-1 in the Group 3 Ladbrokes Trophy Chase at Newbury over 3m 2f (good) in a Grade 3 chase won by Cloth Cap in November last year on his latest outing. |
2. Spiritofthegames | Winner of three hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 12-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month. |
3. Perfect Man | Winner of seven hurdle races from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Brinkley when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 7f (heavy) earlier this month. |
4. Blackjack Kentucky | Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 3m on heavy ground. Pulled up 4 out when 8-1 at Ffos Las over 3m (heavy) in a chase won by Lieutenant Rocco earlier this month on his latest outing. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. |
5. Poker Play | He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Zhiguli when second of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 3m 1f (soft) last month. |
6. Diger Daudaie | He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 6f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Finished 9l behind Potters Hedger when fourth of 9 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 3m (heavy) last month. |