12:25 WETHERBY

I think BLACK PIRATE   looks the best bet to kick things off at Wetherby.

He has two wins and one second from three runs so far, including a victory over course and distance on debut, but hasn’t been seen since April 2018.

The seven-year-old looked like he had the stamina for 2m, so I’m hopeful his jumping is up to scratch. He should be the one to beat.

12:35 LEOPARDSTOWN

A Beginners Chase is up next where, I have to take a chance on CITY ISLAND  .

He was superb over hurdles last season with notable victories here, in Naas and in a really hard-fought battle to win the Ballymore ahead of Champ.

He finished the season with a disappointing showing at Punchestown in Grade 1 company but I can forgive that run.

I think he looks suited to fences and this could be the start of a successful Chasing career. 

13:20 KEMPTON

We move across to Kempton for Grade 2 action, where I think AL DANCER   can get the better of Fanion D’estruval.

He’s another who had some notable performances last year over hurdles. His chasing debut was a smart victory at Cheltenham, followed by finishing as a runner-up to Put the Kettle On in the Arkle Trial.

I’ve been impressed with his jumping, so hopefully Sam Twiston-Davies can follow up after his success in the King George.

14:50 CHEPSTOW

We finish off with the Welsh National. After backing him last year, I’m going to keep faith with YALA ENKI .

It was a valiant effort when he finished third here 12 months ago, and he is now under the stewardship of Paul Nicholls.

The nine-year-old was slightly flat in the Ladbrokes Trophy last month but I think he has the engine to go the distance and will handle the soft conditions.

WIN DOUBLE

BLACK PIRATE | CITY ISLAND 

LUCKY 15

BLACK PIRATE  | CITY ISLAND   | AL DANCER  |  YALA ENKI

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