ITV Racing preview: Can anyone stop Epatante in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle?

Cornerstone Lad is defending his crown after masterminding a shock win in this race last year. He won on his last flat appearance three weeks ago.

Meanwhile, Sceau Royal has a new lease of life after undergoing a wind op. The eight-year-old has impressed over hurdles this season, winning the Welsh Champion Handicap and the Elite Hurdle.

14:25 The Ladbrokes Gerry Feilden Intermediate Handicap Hurdle Race

This race was won by Epatante last year and Nicky Henderson will be hoping Marie’s Rock can follow in her footsteps. She won all three of her races last term and could be even sharper following a wind op.

She’ll face stiff competition from Botox Has, who won at Cheltenham on his return last month. He’ll be looking to impress on his handicap debut.

Sebastopol will be keen to add to his two handicap wins last season. He’s relatively unexposed but could suit the longer trip.

15:00 The Ladbrokes Trophy Steeple Chase

Callum Bewley’s ride Aye Right is unexposed at this distance but has steadily improved as a chaser. He performed when finishing third behind rival Vinndication in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby.

Secret Investor has hit the ground running since having a wind op and he comfortably won a Chepstow handicap by seven lengths last month. He could go well here despite a 6lb penalty.

After finishing runner-up in this race last year, The Conditional is looking to go one better. He finished last season strongly, beating Kildisart by a neck in the Ultima at Cheltenham.

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