At The Races

All Clenched Up sets the standard in this contest and has already recorded a victory over hurdles at Uttoxeter. However, the five-year-old mare needs to bounce back after a below-par run at Sedgefield earlier this month. GMS PRINCE has hinted at promise on both of his starts over obstacles and a chance is taken on him to break his maiden tag here. Agent Saonois is another to consider after a recent run on the Flat at Bath, while Cobblers Dream and Galore Desassences are others to note.

• Top Tip: GMS PRINCE (5)
• Watch out for: AGENT SAONOIS (1)

SIR TIVO has been in terrific form this summer and bumped into a progressive rival when posting a second-placed effort at Bangor-On-Dee last month. The seven-year-old gets the vote to resume winning ways here and could be dangerous if able to dominate this small field. Away At Dawn looks to be the chief threat and now tries first-time cheekpieces, while Right Destination needs to return to form to threaten on his chase debut after a disappointing display at Newton Abbot.

• Top Tip: SIR TIVO (2)
• Watch out for: AWAY AT DAWN (3)

Countister had been hinting at a return to form and took advantage of a low mark when winning at Kelso last week. The nine-year-old mare is turned out again quickly and merits respect shouldering a 7lb penalty. However, a chance is taken on ISTHEBAROPEN, who won with plenty in hand at Bangor-On-Dee and she can defy a 5lb rise in this contest. Jessica Rabbit is a consistent performer and is likely to be on the premises, while Roseisaroseisarose is one to note for any market support on her seasonal bow.

• Top Tip: ISTHEBAROPEN (1)
• Watch out for: COUNTISTER (4)

While a few of these candidates are on the hunt for a revival of some sort, QUARTZ DU RHEU arrives in a rich vein of form seeking a hat-trick. With that in mind, the Jonjo O'Neill-trained six-year-old gets the nod to land the spoils off only 1lb higher than his most recent victory. Irish Prophecy can be forgiven for his latest lacklustre outing considering Tom Bellamy lost his irons, and he is respected off top weight. Haul Away has claimed three wins from his last five outings and he completes the shortlist.

• Top Tip: QUARTZ DU RHEU (4)
• Watch out for: IRISH PROPHECY (1)

Although RIZZARDO has failed to fire so far this campaign, the nine-year-old has fallen 3lb below his last winning mark and he gets a tentative vote to bounce back to form. Ship Of The Fen was no match for an in-form rival when second at Uttoxeter last time out but he merits respect off an unchanged mark. Armattiekan is capable on his day and could also figure.

• Top Tip: RIZZARDO (2)
• Watch out for: SHIP OF THE FEN (1)

In a competitive contest, marginal preference goes to BRIANNA ROSE, who found one rival too strong on each of her two outings. There are plenty of unexposed rivals, though, and Rebel Roxy rates the most immediate danger after finishing second on her racecourse debut. Paddy Brennan takes the ride on Lutinebella and she's worth a close look after a lengthy absence.

• Top Tip: BRIANNA ROSE (6)
• Watch out for: REBEL ROXY (3)