JERIKO DU REPONET (2) is looking to go one better after filling a minor placing in a hurdle (4821m) at Cheltenham last time out on March 13. Finds a nice race and is the one to beat. DODDIETHEGREAT (4) finished second two back in a hurdle (4881m) at Haydock Park then progressed nicely last time to salute by 1.75 lengths in a hurdle (4881m) at Haydock Park. In the mix on current form. O'TOOLE (26) resumes from a spell of four months. Raced just the once last preparation, scoring in a hurdle (4892m) at Ayr. Unbeaten in four first-up starts. Has found a suitable to launch this prep. BILL JOYCE (9) is looking to improve after he came to grief in a hurdle (4928m) at Aintree on April 5. One of the leading contenders.