Verdict

A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Topanberry ,Ile Maurice and Isellido and the vote is given to Topanberry. The selection won well last time out when beating Chief Dan George. That form has since been franked and off what remains a fair mark he looks the one to be on. Ile Maurice rates the main danger on his latest second behind Dicklers Rose. The drop in trip should suit and he should be noted in the market. Isellido is another last time out winner that could go well he defeated Cool Dessa Blues in a novices chase last time out. However he returns to hurdles off what looks a high enough mark and he will need to improve again to win this competitive affair. Air of Affection was a fair third behind Glory Be last time and is another with place claims especially as the booking of Graham Lee catches the eye. Of the remainder Aberdare is well weighted over hurdles over hurdles compared to fences and is another to note in the market but for the winner we return to Topanberry who remains at the right end of the weights.