Plenty at the top doubly entered,possibly Hewick at the top,who knows.
Shanbally and The Enabler both have interesting profiles.
Just the one full field in the last 5 runnings,surprising for such a large pot.
Ground will play a part,along with any changes in headgear/tongue ties etc.
Claimers another factor,is the weight reduction enhanced in both slower conditions/longer distances?
Intense Raffles scratched from Aintree,back down to a more realistic 145.Won this in 2024 as a 6yr old on deep ground,marking him out as a thorough stayer at that early stage of his career.He looks a plodder who needs everything in his favour,given the right conditions he remains of interest.
Looks a minefield this far out,looking forward to the final entries.