Gelding by Sindaar out of a French bred mare. Winner on sole start in France winning in facile fashion by over 7L. Likely to be popular in the market on stable debut here.
Solid and consistent sort when it comes to hitting the frame. Ran with credit in defeat in a class 2 contest at Haydock last month. May go close dropping in grade.
Gelded son of Kapgarde purchased for €70,000 at the sales as a foal. Likely to improve on disappointing hurdling debut in a Haydock class 2 juvenile contest last month.
Three-race maiden over hurdles not disgraced on any of his starts. Behind The Pink'n at Haydock last month but improved effort in this company would not surprise.
89-rated handicapper on the Flat last season. Highly tried in first couple of starts in his hurdling career. Ran with credit behind Allmankind when last seen in December. Entitled to make the shortlist.
Saddler Maker gelding out of 2m3f French chase winner. Last of five beaten 33L when never a factor on dismal debut effort at Warwick last month. More expected.
Built on a couple of placed efforts in bumper company when winning by a short-head in a 2m maiden event on hurdling debut at Warwick in December. Beaten in Grade 1 company at Chepstow since but no forlorn hope in this contest.
Forecasts
Elysian Flame (11/8), The Pink'n (9/2), Ga Law (6/1), Maskada (7/1), Dehradun (8/1), Zarafshan (12/1), Colonel Manderson (20/1), Go On Brycey Lad (33/1)
Trainer Mick Easterby can be repaid for the 158 mile trip to the track with ELYSIAN FLAME in the opener. The four-year-old has the assistance of notable jockey booking in Paddy Brennan and can get off the mark at the third time of asking at the expense of Ga Law on debut for trainer Jamie Snowden. The Pink'n, Colonel Manderson and Dehradun who all drop in grade in this contest can battle for minor honours.