J.F. Hanley Groundscare Beginners Steeplechase

Hashtag Pretender shaped with real promise when third and second in two of his last three completed starts, and he has run over today's trip and going — the main concern is that fall last time out, now 59 days ago, which leaves a fitness and confidence question mark heading into this.

Consistent in recent starts with a second and two thirds in his last five, Impero has run over today's trip and going and rates the one to beat on our figures, though he remains yet to score.

Consecutive seconds two and three starts back underline Killeemore Lad's consistency, and he has run over today's trip and going, while 13 days between runs means he comes here on a quick turnaround; the fall last time out is the one flag to watch.

Orkneys Jack showed his best when winning three starts back, and his experience over today's trip and going underlines his credentials as a genuine threat; the main concern is whether he can recapture that form after finishing fifth last time out.

Winless in his last five starts and ranked sixth of seven on our figures, Piccolo Player faces a stiff task under 166 lb; he has run over today's trip and going before, and a third last time out at least shows he can get into the mix.