JAMES HILL

1 Monmiral 2 Thunder Rock 3 Gerri Colombe

Gordon Elliott has entered the unbeaten Gerri Colombe here. I’d imagine they’ll go to Leopardstown with him if they can, but he’s no shoo-in if he does turn up. I’m a fan of the Dipper form – I thought the Cheltenham Grade 2 was a really good race and I’ll take runner-up Monmiral to confirm form with Thunder Rock round Sandown. Paul Nicholls’ six-year-old looked the better jumper at Prestbury Park, and jumping will be key round this track.