2:00 Newbury Tips

Three minor placings from the last four appearances, and has now had three runs under the belt to get fit for this. That should mean approaching peak form now. A win would be no great surprise.

A good, positive recent win with a big conditional claim. It's the horse that has the strongest stamina profile across the field.

Our Dylan arguably has the best jockey for this kind of race and the best recent form, having regained winning thread stepping up to 2m 4f. Likes soft ground too, so has to be taken seriously for a follow-up to last time out win.

Calme Olympien had been placed twice in five starts in France before joining Tim Vaughan. He made a winning debut for his new yard when taking a three-runner maiden hurdle at Ffos Las in October. He disappointed next time on handicap debut at Sandown last month when last of four to finish, though beaten by less than 10 lengths. It's possible he was unsuited by the very heavy ground that day, so on good to soft and down 2 lbs he can go well again and looks like a good each-way bet with four places on offer.

He has secured wins in four hurdle races between 1m 7f and 2m 3f on good-to-soft and soft ground. He is regarded as having potential when in good form, but trainer David Pipe has referred to him as talented but frustrating, pointing out that you never know which Activist will appear. Nonetheless, he showed promise in defeat at Plumpton this month, and with a new jockey claiming a beneficial 6 lb, the 10/1 odds offer fantastic each-way value.

Ben Pauling continues in great form, and Caliach Point looks worth a close look here. He has eye-catching form behind good horses such as Quaviste and Starzand in bumpers. He has a great pedigree for jump racing and is owned by Tim Radford, one of the trainer's top owners.