Race 1

Crest Environmental Services 25th Anniversary Novices' Hurdle

In The Age

 - Showed useful form last season

 - Looked in need of the run at Aintree on return to action

 - Should be suited by stepping up in trip

 - Top yard in fine form

Race 2

Paul Ferguson Jumpers To Follow Handicap Chase

Reallyntruthfully

 - Jumped soundly to make a winning chasing debut last time

 - Scope for further progress

 - 7lb rise in the weights may prove lenient

Race 3

Yorton Mares' Novices' Chase

Joyeuse

 - Talented mare who won last year's Betfair Hurdle

 - Should be well-schooled by leading in form yard

 - Further progress possible on chasing debut

 - Clear on official ratings 

Race 4

Weatherbys And Birdie Calendars Handicap Chase

The Doyen Chief

 - Stable in good form

 - Progressive last season

 - Ended last year with a hard-fought success in a similar event at Warwick

 - Could have more to offer this year

Race 5

Crest Asbestos Solutions Celebration EBF Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle

Playful Fox

 - Trainer in excellent form

 - Half-brother to stables talented Unexpected Party

Race 6

Christopher Shinton Memorial Novices' Hurdle

Shabalko D'herm

 - Quickened up nicely to make a winning hurdling debut

 - Open to further improvement