Angus McNae tipped Greatwood Hurdle winner Iberico Lord (7-1) in his Sunday column last week and shares his best bets for Punchestown and Exeter. Enjoy all the action live on Racing TV.
This five-year-old can provide the in-form Gordon Elliott another winner.
He was an impressive winner on debut over fences when winning at Fairyhouse, and this looks to be a straightforward task for him, and while he was a useful hurdler, he promises to be a better horse over the larger obstacles.
He made all the running when winning last time out, and I expect him to do the same here.
This gelding won with plenty in hand last time out and, despite a rise in the weights, I believe he will score again here.
I got the impression that he was not doing a tap in front when winning last time out at Warwick and, as such, has plenty of potential off his revised rating.
He seems to operate best on soft ground, and with no pace signed on here, he looks to have the opportunity to make all the running like he did last time out. He looks sure to go close.
Nicky Henderson has his team in tremendous form and this chasing debutante can provide the Seven Barrows handler with another winner.
He won at Ludlow over hurdles last season, despite the sharp nature of the track, which did not accentuate his stamina.
He promises to make a better chaser than he was a hurdler and with the yard in such good form, he should be supported here.
Willie Mullins is unleashing his battalions now and this gelding looks to be another of his bright prospects. He was a smart bumper horse and finished second in a Grade One bumper at Punchestown last season where he looked to be a strong stayer.
It is no surprise to see him begin his hurdling career over this 2m6f trip and he's clearly a useful prospect over obstacles, so should prove hard to beat.