Aintree

Gordon Elliott has won the last four runnings and Ballyfad could be a lot better than he showed when tenth in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival, having been kicked before the start. However, BOSSMAN JACK was running a big race in that 2m5f Grade 1 until blundering at the final flight and he earns the vote on the back of that highly promising effort. Scorpio Rising cruised into the lead when winning the EBF Handicap Final at Sandown last month and is feared most. Montemares is third choice after his impressive Grade 2 win at Kelso, while fast-finishing Turners fourth Soldier Reeves could also be involved. Came From Nowhere and Onlyforfrankie catch the eye among those at bigger prices.[Ben Hutton]