Boom and bust for Aintree showpiece

BOOMBAWN (2.55) looks explosive for title-hunting Dan Skelton in the Old Roan Chase at Aintree.

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The useful hurdler developed into an even better novice chase at trips of around 2m 4f last term.

She didn't get home over 2m 6f when only fifth behind Gaelic Warrior when last seen at Sandown.

The mare had been given time to recover so she can make a winning return back down in trip.

POUNDING POET (12.40) can hit hard for in-for, Tom Lacey in the conditionals' handicap hurdle. The gelding got his act together over three miles when brushing aside Saint Bibiana at Uttoxeter.

The nine-year-old was far from disgraced again when narrowly denied by Imperial Data at Cartmel.

The bold galloper remains in peak form so can land a trappy contest off a workable mark.