Aintree 15:30 Odds Comparison

Stepped up on hurdles form when winning Grade 2 Windsor novice before excellent second in strong renewal of the Manifesto over C&D at this meeting. Returned with a solid second in Ascot Grade 2 but badly let down by jumping in Clarence House there in January. Worth another chance.

Beaten only by Gaelic Warrior in the Bowl at this meeting last year and resumed with comfortable success in Betfair Chase at Haydock. Test of the Gold Cup didn't play to his strengths but still ran with credit to finish fourth. Drop back in trip in first-time headgear looks a very interesting move.

Enjoying a fine season, winning 3 of his 4 starts, including a career best in the Ryanair at the Cheltenham Festival. The one to beat on that performance (ran well here as a novice).

Winner of Haldon Gold Cup in 2024 and has worked his way back to that level this season, back on the scoresheet with a ready success in the Scottish Champion Chase (handicap) at Musselburgh. Ran well for a long way when fourth in Ryanair but was firmly put in his place by Heart Wood that day.

Impressive winner of the Grade 2 Shloer at Cheltenham on reappearance but came up short back at this level next 2 starts, though was far from disgraced when third in the Queen Mother Champion Chase last month. Having a rare start beyond 2m and Harry Skelton prefers Grey Dawning.

Having an excellent season, winning twice and runner-up 3 times, including in the Game Spirit at Newbury. Pulled up early on final circuit in Queen Mother Champion Chase last time having made bad mistake at first. Bit to find even if bouncing back.

High-class chaser who landed a third Leopardstown Grade 1 success of his career when edging out Marine Nationale over Christmas. Rare poor effort there next time, however, and best efforts have been when able to dominate over shorter distances.