Verdict

Rogues Gallery, Bohemian Boy and Carew lad look the three to concentrate on in the opener with the confident vote going to Rogues Gallery. The selection was a fair second behind Crackadee, that form looks rock solid in the context of this race and he need only run up that mark to score. Bohemian Boy rates the main danger on his best form but he was pulled up for no apparent reason last time out so can not be put forward with any confidence. Carew Lad will relish the conditions but has been let down by his jumping of late and he is taken on with this in mind.Of the remainder Major Catch is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but for the winner we return to Rouges Gallery who sets a fair standard and will be hard to beat.

Formwatch

Bohemian Boy (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Jumped left early, led, headed 4th, lost place after 6th, behind from 9th and pulled up at the 12th in race won by Brumous (11-2) at Leicester 2m 7f nov chs (3) sft in Feb, 5 ran.

Boscall Hill (IRE) 50-1 (10-4) Never a factor, 11th of 16, well behind Here Comes Sally (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nov hcp hdl hvy in Feb.

Carew Lad 6-1 (11-4) Led until blundered and unseated rider at the 4th in race won by Fast Forward (11-4) at Chepstow 3m nov chs (3) hvy in Feb, 5 ran.

Major Catch (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, lost place 8th, soon behind, 5th of 6, 25l behind Character Building (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Feb.

Rogues Gallery (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Made most, mistake and headed 3 out, soon ridden, no impression approaching last, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Crackadee (11-5) at Newcastle 3m beg chs (4) sft in Jan.

Danarama 28-1 (11-2) Led, headed approaching 3 out, soon held, 3rd of 5, well behind Petite Margot (11-2) at Towcester 2m 6f mrs beg chs (4) hvy in Feb.