Fair chaser. Thirty three runs since last win in 2019. 8/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.7f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Firmly up against it on these terms.
Smart chaser. 33/1, nineteenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip. Clear form pick.
Fairly useful chaser. 25/1, amiss when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, soft) 134 days ago, went wrong before fourth. Switches from hurdles to chase. Plenty to find with Saint Sam.
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Forecasts
Saint Sam (2/11), Minella Escape (6/1), Halsafari (12/1)
SAINT SAM should win this comfortably barring accidents. Minella Escape can follow him home.