Chepstow
12.30 This may go to the Nicholls runner Ceasar Milan but I am inclined to look elsewhere for value. Minella for Friend should appreciate a test of stamina in the likely heavy ground and looks each way value.
1.30 Pure Science was 6th in the Champion bumper at Cheltenham last season and should go well.
2.00 I quite like Solar Impulse for this. He is proven on heavy ground.
2.35 Highland Lodge (4th in the Hennessy), Tour Des Champs (4th in the Scottish National) plus Merry King and Goulanes all have chances. Highland Lodge would be my pick.
Newbury
12.15 Baradari should appreciate the ground.
1.45 Oscar Rock was runner up at Newcastle on his last start and the winner has since gone in again at Cheltenham.
2.15 Vukovar has shown that he handles give in the ground and should go well.
2.50 Black River is another with winning form on heavy ground.
Catterick selection
2.35 Big Water
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