'He's right up there with our best novices'

Henri The Second is hoping to emulate his half-brother Enrilo by winning the Winter Novices' Hurdle. The race has produced a slew of Grade 1 performers since 1987. Inglis Drever won the race in 2003. Man At Work is the only representative of his generation this time around. Henry's Friend receives a 7lb pull at the weights. Maximilian is unbeaten in a point-to-point, two bumpers and two novice hurdles.

Henri The Second is in good shape and has taken a step forward since his run at Chepstow. Henry's Friend was behind Man At Work at Aintree and needed the race as he took a blow between the last two flights. I'd Like To Know was entered at Newbury but the ground would have been too quick. Park This One is a little dude who only does what you ask of him. Brian Hughes is the rider of Maximilian. He won at Bangor last time. The Racing Post app is free. It offers exclusive daily big-name tipping and exclusive app-only content.