Verdict

Georges Saint, twice a winner over fences in France, was staying on strongly over the minimum trip at Leicester and will appreciate the stiffer test. He's likely to be at short odds again and HERMINO AA may be more value. Gary Moore's charge made a promising start in an Ascot bumper and was by no means punished on his debut over timber at Doncaster last month. The remainder with experience have shown nothing so Intel Des Bruyeres, a half-brother to four winners, may get into the frame.

Formwatch

Celtic Ned (IRE) Well Chosen gelding out of Belsalsa.

Georges Saint (FR) 8-13fav (11-0) Led, wandered into 1st, headed, switched right and outpaced before 2 out, rallied approaching last, every chance flat, held close home, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Mount Tempest (11-0) at Leicester 2m (3) gs in Dec.

Hermino AA (FR) 12-1 (11-0) Front mid-division, went 4th home turn, not fluent 2 out, keeping on when mistake last, faded run-in, 3rd of 15, 8 1/2l behind Moon Hunter (11-6) at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gd in Dec.

Intel Des Bruyeres (FR) Spanish Moon gelding out of Innsbruck.

Often Overlooked (IRE) 200-1 (11-5) Held up in rear of chasing group, never a factor, 8th of 12, 28 1/2l behind Hansard (11-12) at Plumpton 2m (4) sft in Jan.

Privatearing 200-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, well beaten from 7th, 8th of 14, dist behind No Tackle (11-4) at Lingfield 2m 3f mdn (4) hvy in Dec.

El Capote Blue Bresil M out of Camelia Des Bordes.

Palmagreen (FR) 150-1 (11-4) Never closer than mid-division, weakened after 7th, soon towards rear, tailed off, 9th of 11, dist behind Fairy Gem (11-4) at Hereford 2m 6f mdn (4) sft in Jan.