BOB BOB RICARD (1) found success by 0.5L among this chase company at Doncaster two outings back over 2m before a good Newbury fourth tackling a higher grade last month. Leading player. The Skelton runner LE FAUVE (3) placed in Listed hurdle level December 2023. Shaped fairly last December in fifth over 2m at Southwell. Shortlist on chase debut. FLAMELCO (4) showed ability when a smart 1.5L second tackling 2m at Ffos Las two weeks ago. Ticks plenty of boxes. ALIEN STORM (2) enjoys this course having won three times here. Not dismissed.