Seemed an improved model when racing keenly and making all to win comfortably at Huntingdon (2m1½f, good) three weeks ago. Penalty to carry going up in trip here but should be a leading contender once more.
Well held last of four on reappearance at Kempton two weeks ago. Looked a little short of speed there but also a chance that he may just have needed that run. In good hands and sure to do better at some point but maybe over further than this.
Presenting gelding who ran green on sole bumper start at Kempton back in February. Should be more to come now tackling hurdles and is an interesting prospect with Richard Johnson booked. Market check needed.
Form has improved the last twice in handicaps and was a solid second at Worcester four weeks ago. Has plenty more experience than these but has a bit to find on the figures with Cotswold Way.
Dual point-to-point winner including on firm ground in June. Well held in two starts over hurdles and up against it here.
Forecasts
Cotswold Way (4/11), Winter Spice (5/1), Master Card (10/1), Hugos Horse (12/1), The Overflow (66/1)
Hugos Horse remains with potential and should be fitter for his recent spin. Cotswold Way won nicely on his reappearance and will be tough to beat again up in trip under a penalty. We will take a chance that MASTER CARD can make a winning start in this sphere having shaped nicely and run green on his only bumper start.