Paul’s horses are in good form, with maiden hurdle winners at Exeter, Fontwell and Worcester during the week.

Lanzarote Hurdle winner Swincombe Flame is among the 95 entries for the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham on March 16.

RIDING Hinterland in the opening juvenile hurdle at Cheltenham is a good way to start the day and I’ll be disappointed if he doesn’t win.