Val Dancer
'Up another 5lb but looks sure to stay beyond 3m2f and has clear scope for further progress'
'Up another 5lb but looks sure to stay beyond 3m2f and has clear scope for further progress'
'Raised his game upped to 3m5f and an extended 3m4f on soft on last two starts last season'
'Won this in 2021 and Warwick Classic (clear best form) in January 2023; 3rd in this 2023'
'Rallying second to Fontaine Collonges at Haydock looked an excellent confidence-booster'
'Same mark as when a close second in the Classic at Warwick (3m5f, soft) in January'
'One win and eight seconds among his 13 chases but there's no doubting his stamina'
'In serious contention when falling four out on 3m5f return; dark horse from respected yard'
'Strong candidate for long distances; wears headgear first time; needs a very close look'
'Sparkled over hurdles last term but reappearance, chasing and trip leave plenty to prove'
'Mightily impressive last Christmas and five weeks ago; weakened quickly in 3m5f Classic'
Non-runner
'6lb lower than when a remote 2nd in this 12 months ago but may still need to find extra'
Non-runner
'Much the strongest to win the 3m3f Grand National Trial at Punchestown (heavy) in February'
Non-runner
'Better than ever this term; stays 3m2f but a bit below form in March 2022 when trying 3m5f'
Non-runner
'Veteran; pulled up in six of last seven starts; Ffos Las in the spring is more his thing'
Non-runner
'Goes very well on heavy; drew 6l clear over extended 3m6f at Exeter final start last term'
Non-runner
'Won 18-runner Troytown at Navan (3m, yielding); stays 3m2f and commands major respect'
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