Andy Holding: GO NATIVE. The ground looks to have come just right for him and its hard not to see him being heavily involved given his high cruising speed and how well he jumps.

Simon Hopper: Go Native will be hard to beat but Nicky Henderson is bullish about last year's winner PUNJABI and he cannot be dismissed at a decent price.

Can Master Minded land his 3rd QM Chase?

Angus Loughran: I just can't see past MASTER MINDED and expect him to complete a stunning CC treble.

Paul Jacobs: Master Minded can win but I am mindful of the ground - therefore KALAHARI KING is my alternative.

Andy Newton: After his Newbury win MASTER MINDED looks back to his best - although Kalahari King is a big danger, the champ can win a 3rd QM.

Gavin Beech: Probably, but KALAHARI KING is a solid each-way bet against him.

Andy Holding: Master Minded is a worthy favourite but he's one to take on at a short price. He struggled to win last year and this season's renewal, with the likes of BIG ZEB, Twist Magic and Kalahari King, looks a much tougher race.

Simon Hopper: Master Minded is likely to win but the better value is stable-mate TWIST MAGIC on each-way terms.

Is there any E/W value in the World Hurdle?

Angus Loughran: My World Hurdle money will be invested in the ultra-consistent TIDAL BAY on a track he loves.

Paul Jacobs: SENTRY DUTY and KATCHIT are good E/W value but only on good ground.

Andy Newton: Big Buck's looks rock solid, but Howard Johnson knows how to win this race and TIDAL BAY is yet to finish out of the first 2 over hurdles!

Gavin Beech: BIG BUCK’S is a very short price but deservedly so - I can't see him being beaten.

Andy Holding: The Alan King pair KARABAK and KATCHIT. Both have a bit to find with the favourite but their excellent Cheltenham form should see the duo put up bold shows.

Simon Hopper: There's no denying Big Buck's holds all the aces but an each-way stab with KARABAK is the way to go.

Are you in the Kauto or Denman camp?

Angus Loughran: Steering clear of the Big Two, Irish raider COOLDINE looks capable of making the frame and is good E/W value.

Paul Jacobs: I am in the KAUTO STAR camp and it is hard to see anything being good enough to stop him on the day.

Andy Newton: It's KAUTO STAR all the way for me, but IMPERIAL COMMANDER, who has a great record when fresh, should be backed E/W too!

Gavin Beech: I am in the KAUTO STAR camp and expect him to win his 3rd Gold Cup.

Andy Holding: Keep an eye out for Willie Mullins' COOLDINE, who on form is as good as anyone else in the race bar the 'Big Two'. Last year's RSA winner looks primed for a bold showing.

Simon Hopper: Leave Kauto Star to the big hitters and get your each-way money on IMPERIAL COMMANDER!

Festival Banker

Angus Loughran: GARDE CHAMPETRE in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase.

Paul Jacobs: QUEL ESPIRIT in the Neptune Novices' Hurdle.

Andy Newton: World Hurdle: TIDAL BAY’s record over hurdles reads 1112211 and should therefore be backed for a place!

Gavin Beech: VOLER LA VEDETTE in the David Nicholson Mares Hurdle.

Andy Holding: NOTUS DE LA TOUR is my idea of the festival banker in the Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle.

Simon Hopper: Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase: GARDE CHAMPETRE.

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