Chris Gordon, David Fitzgerald and Keith Melrose join our expert panel

How do you see the Tingle Creek going?

David Fitzgerald, commentator I can understand why Defi Du Seuil is favourite, but I think any one of about five could win. Un De Sceaux and Politologue are previous winners, Sceau Royal is a class act and it’s interesting he’s coming here fresh. I’d love to see Waiting Patiently run a big race for Ruth Jefferson, although I’m surprised they’re running here and not in the Peterborough.

Chris Gordon, trainer There's going to be plenty of pace which will suit Politologue, who is 3lb better off with Defi Du Seuil than at Cheltenham. Defi Du Seuil would be the one to beat but, under these conditions, Politologue is the value. Un De Sceaux hopefully will run his usual gallant race and it’s a testament to Willie Mullins’ training to keep him at the top for so many years but age has at some point got to catch up with him as he turns 12 soon.

Pietro Innocenzi, tipster For all Defi Du Seuil’s likeability and toughness, the figures tell you he’s no superstar (yet). In fact, he’s only the sixth-best horse in today’s field according to official ratings and I think you have to take him on at the prices. It may be worth chancing 2016 winner Un De Sceaux still has enough ability to see off the younger brigade. He was second last year but there’s no Altior this time.