The seven-year-old is nicely unexposed over long distances so he can deny his old rival once more.
Handler Russell can double up with SPIT SPOT (2.20) in the maiden hurdle. The mare was more professional when third to Luckie Seven at Perth in September.
That was a decent contest so the six-year-old can open her account in a weaker event.
QUIAN (2.50) can stay in the right direction in the Go North Hurdle. The grey completed back-to-back wins at Catterick bybeating Be The Difference.
BELFRINA (3.20) can hit the heights for David Pipe in the Grey Bomber Hurdle. The four-year-old bounced back by slamming Matwana in Listed company at Doncaster.
That is top form so the filly can shrug off a welter burden in a competitive contest.
ROCKOLA VOGUE (3.50) looks stylish for Killahena & McPherson in the Lady Buttons Hurdle.
The six-year-old was a cracking second to Our Bill's Aunt on her comeback at Wetherby. The mare should be primed so he can shade a trappy handicap for her thriving co...