'The Luder is really well and has been thriving'.

What they say Nigel Twiston-Davies, trainer of Florida Dream and The Gangerman "I think they will go well. Florida Dream unseated his rider at the first fence last time. The Gangerman is the model of consistency." Chris Grant, trainer of Laertes "He wasn't in the greatest form before winning this race last year.

We're happy with him at home." Nicky Richards, trainer of Ballyvoge and Scarvagh Diamond "It just wasn't Ballyvoge's day last time and it's best to forget that run. He seems in good form and will get the trip well. Scarvagh Diamond has been out of form for no reason but ran better last time." Henry Daly, trainer of Natoumba "I honestly don't know what happened last time - maybe he woke up with a headache and had a bad day. The trip should suit and rain won't be a problem." Jonjo O'Neill, trainer of Twilight Eagle "He was a bit unlucky last time and did the splits on landing, but he seems okay and has schooled well since. I think the trip will be good for him and I hope there's a drop of rain." Chris Bealby, trainer of The Luder "He's come down in the weights and he's only just started to come to himself in the last two or three weeks. He's really, really well." Henry Oliver, assistant to Sue Smith, trainer of Darina's Boy "He ran nicely last time and he's in good form, and that's why he's running again. We're hopeful." Oliver Sherwood, trainer of Ballygalley Bob "I've had this in mind for a while and the track, ground and distance will suit down to the ground. I think he'll run a big race." Neil King, trainer of Eight Fifty Six "He had some good course form over hurdles last year. He knocked himself on his return at Fakenham.

I'm looking forward to trying him over this trip." Peter Scudamore, assistant to Michael Scudamore, trainer of Finzi "He'll love the trip and the softer the ground the better. It was a good run at Fontwell last time."