Dan Skelton had three previous winners entered in this at an earlier stage and relies on AINTREE MY DREAM, who would almost certainly have defied a penalty at Ffos Las last time had he not come to grief when in front at the last. A clear round here should see him gain compensation ahead of Plumpton scorer Postbridge. Warren Greatrex’ mare is receiving 13lb but the selection is rated 15lb higher. Both The Tin Miner and Keepyourheadup still have something to learn about jumping.
Aintree My Dream (FR) 2-5fav (11-12) Led, narrow advantage when fell last, at Ffos Las 2m (4) sft in Feb.
Keepyourheadup 200-1 (10-12) Not jump well and often went right, towards rear, well behind after 3 out, tailed off before next, soon pulled up, at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) gs in Dec.
The Tin Miner (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Not jumped well, raced keenly, mistake and lost place 1st, behind, jumped slowly 6th, modest 5th when went left 2 out, no chance when went left and fell last, at Leicester 2m 4f (4) gs in Nov.
Postbridge (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Made all, joined 2 out, ridden beteween last two, stayed on well and came clear run-in, won at Plumpton 2m (4) sft in Feb beating Chandos Belle (10-2) by 5l, 13 ran.
