Verdict

Top Cat Henry may have benefited from his run at Kelso but whether he’s still capable of winning of this sort of mark is debatable. CASH AGAIN was the outsider of five here last month but made steady headway to lead after the last and won going away. He’s only had three runs over fences and can defy a 7lb rise in the ratings. Oscar O'scar has slipped down the handicap and was just beaten here on Boxing Day so can’t be ignored. Instant Replay was successful over a shorter trip here last month and is also a danger but Kilronan Castle is probably a few pounds too high and is better served by a quicker surface.

Formwatch

Top Cat Henry (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Took keen hold early, held up in last pair, closer after 4th, headway on inside into 4th place before hit 2 out, no impression, lost 4th post, 5th of 7, 12 1/2l behind Un Guet Apens (10-13) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp (2) sft in Jan.

Cash Again (FR) 14-1 (10-4) Towards rear, reminder after 5th, headway before 2 out, led before last, kept on well, won at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Jan beating Never Up (11-1) by 7l, 5 ran.

Kilronan Castle 5-2fav (11-2) Made most to 4 out, soon ridden, no impression from 2 out, 5th of 7, 8 1/2l behind The Tailgater (12-1) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Dec.

Oscar O'scar (IRE) 13-2 (11-1) Held up towards rear, chased winner before last, kept on and just held close home, 3rd of 7, shd behind Dica (11-10) at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Dec.

Instant Replay (IRE) 5-2fav (11-9) With leader, led 5th, ridden before last, kept on, won at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Jan beating Castletown (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.

Dun Faw Good 20-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, towards rear from halfway, weakened from 9th, tailed off, 4th of 9, 17 1/2l behind Instant Replay (11-9) at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Jan.