GROUCHOS BADGER (3) jumped from the same trap last time when a 4 length second (17.47) at Doncaster over 275m. Looks the one to beat on best. KNOTMOR ACE (4) could manage only a 1.5 lengths fourth last start over 280m at Sheffield but in a swift 16.29. Should be in this for a long way. MAKEIT WHISPER (6) was safely held in tougher company last start after missing the jump at Doncaster, but prior to that won by 3 lengths at Doncaster (17.29) beating Cockneychampagne in a D3 on February 28. Form from his last run is proving strong. Should be in this for a long way. WHISKY ERNEST (1) drops in trip and can play a major role.