he started hisUKhurdling career in the prestigious Victor Ludorum Hurdle back at the start of this year. The former winning French flat performer was well beaten that day but his recent seasonal debut gave room for optimism when he finished second to a useful type, albeit comfortably beaten. It is interesting to note that Turn Over Sivola is rated 122 officially and Mon Desir's recent conqueror was beaten off 112 in an admittedly competitive handicap atCheltenhamthis past weekend. Ratings at least suggest that the King horse has a comfortable amount in hand of Mon Desir. NickyHendersonhas given Looking Hopeful an entry and the maiden bumper has been a slow learner to date. Very keen in his last two bumpers he will make his hurdles debut here with respect based more on his connections than his achievements on the racecourse to this point. Good Boy Jackson ran in a competitive maiden hurdle atCheltenhamon his last start and although well beaten he could represent some value in the market in this much less demanding contest. At a price he could prove the each way value in a race where there are negatives for some of those who are sure to feature at the sharp end of the market. The 2m4f novice chase that follows has thrown up some decent performers down the years and the last five favourites have all won making it a popular event with everyone bar the bookies. I will be very disappointed if Broadbackbob does not make a