Marathon trip should bring out best in dour stayer

West Country Andrew King

Champers On Ice (4.50 Cheltenham, nap)

Has been crying out for a trip like this and his abundant stamina will stand him in good stead at the business end.
Others to follow
Cheltenham 2.50 The Druids Nephew, 3.30 Moon Racer, 4.10 Pass The Time.

Lambourn James Burn

Buveur D’Air (3.30 Cheltenham, nap)

Softer ground would increase the six-year-old’s chances, but he has a jumping edge on his main rivals and has long been thought capable of going well in a Champion Hurdle.
Others to follow
Cheltenham 1.30 River Wylde, 2.10 Altior, 2.50 Label Des Obeaux, 4.10 The Organist, 4.50 Beware The Bear, 5.30 Hammersly Lake.
Southwell 1.45 Hungarian Rhapsody.
Wolverhampton 5.45 Believe It, 6.15 Long John Silver, 6.45 Smiley Bagel, 8.15 Goodwood Crusader, 8.45 Flood Warning.

North Colin Russell

Double W’s (5.30 Cheltenham, nap)

Enjoyed a fine first season over fences and ran right up to his best when runner-up at Doncaster last time. Good jumper who is fancied to go well.
Others to follow
Cheltenham 2.10 Forest Bihan, 2.50 Vintage Clouds, 3.30 Cyrius Darius.
Sedgefield 1.20 Ask Paddy, 1.55 Manwell, 2.35 Midnight Walk, 3.15 Whitsundays, 3.55 Brave Spartacus, 4.35 Captain Sharpe, 5.10 Xin Chao.
Southwell 1.10 Samtu, 1.45 Darvie, 2.25 Very First Blade, 3.05 Vallarta, 3.45 Dose, 4.25 Dark Forest, 5.00 Lady Turpin.
Wolverhampton 545 Hernando Torres, 6.15 Laureate, 6.45 Surround Sound, 7.15 Mia Wallace, 7.45 Vaux, 8.45 Good Time Ahead.

Newmarket David Milnes

Bastia (8.15 Wolverhampton, nap)

May have overraced when disappointing on her latest start. Has been in good form since and may enjoy going back around a bend.
Others to follow
Southwell 1.45 Gnaad, 2.25 Red Flute, 3.05 Bring On A Spinner, 3.45 Veeraya, 4.25 Limerick Lord, 5.00 Go On Gal.
Wolverhampton 5.45 Rebel Lightning, 6.15 Chippenham, 6.45 Topalova, 7.15 Royal Request, 7.45 Alfolk

Topspeed Dave Edwards

Brain Power (3.30 Cheltenham)

Faces his toughest test but has got his act together this season and Nicky Henderson’s progressive six-year-old can rise to the challenge.
Longshot Ed Quigley

Tully East (5.30 Cheltenham)

Appeared to relish spring ground when running well at the festival 12 months ago and should appreciate the step back up in trip.

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