Sean Bowen Sunday rides blog: 'She should get every yard of this 4m trip'

Al Kalila is arguably my best chance of the afternoon. He had some good form over hurdles at the back end of last season. There was a lot to like about his debut over fences over this C&D last month. The ground should be ideal for him here, and if he takes another step forward on his opening chase appearance, he has a great chance of going one place better.

Gold Clermont had her first run for Olly Murphy at Uttoxeter last month, and on what was testing ground, she ran well to finish second. This horse has some good form in races over 4m, and she should get every yard of this trip. She is now just 1lb higher than her last winning mark, so if she produces her best, there is no reason to believe she won’t be in the mix at the finish in the Scottish Borders National.

This will be my first ride on board Matata, and it is a great spare to pick up. This horse has some solid form in graded action. He was third in the Shloer Chase behind L’Eau du Sud and Jonbon, respectively, on his last appearance. The challenge this time will be top weight, but he has the ability to carry it to victory, in what looks like an open contest. 

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