Verdict

Mortimers Cross won twice at Fontwell over the winter and probably didn't last home when pulled up in the Devon National on his latest start. He has a bit to find with Atherstone Hill on that run, however, though Robin Dickin's charge disappointed off his new mark at Haydock next time. Mark The Book was also pulled up on his latest start having won well at Chepstow while the handicapper looks to have got to grips with Mohi Rahrere and Dream Alliance is a light of former days. Le Roi Rouge may have stamina issues so we'll take a punt on WHINSTONE BOY, who has been taking on better company in the main. He's yet to record a win since arriving from Ireland but is well handicapped now and the ground is very much in his favour here.

Formwatch

Dream Alliance 66-1 (10-4) Always behind, mistake and unseated rider 6 out, in a race won by Balthazar King (10-9) at Cheltenham 3m 7f hcp chs (2) gd in Mar, 16 ran.

The Gossmoor Yank (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, hit 11th, not fluent and lost place 16th, mistake next, soon lost touch, tailed off, 4th of 5, well behind Gurtacrue (10-8) at Wincanton 3m 1f nov ltd hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Jan.

Mohi Rahrere (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) In touch, lost place when not fluent 11th, not fluent 13th, well held 5 out, 6th of 16, 32l behind Master Overseer (10-3) at Uttoxeter 4m 1f lstd hcp chs (1) gs in Mar.

Mark The Book (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Held up, mistake 8th, behind when not fluent 13th, tailed off 16th, pulled up after, in a race won by Marufo (10-4) at Newbury 3m 2f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd in Mar, 10 ran.

Mortimers Cross 17-2 (11-7) Led until after 6th, led next, headed approaching 14th, blundered next, weakened 17th, soon pulled up, in a race won by Clash Duff (11-9) at Exeter 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Mar, 12 ran.

Whinstone Boy (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Led, mistake 16th, headed 4 out, weakened 2 out, tailed off, last of 8, 46l behind Trigger The Light (11-6) at Warwick 3m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Mar.

Atherstone Hill (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Tracked leader until lost place before 3rd, in rear from 5th, tailed off and pulled up, in a race won by Emperor Concerto (11-8) at Haydock 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Mar, 7 ran.

Le Roi Rouge (FR) 5-1 (11-3) Towards rear, jumped left, hit 8th, ridden 5 out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 44l behind Saddle Pack (9-10) at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.