Timeform UK SmartPlays: Wednesday December 9

Big Jim - 13:35 Leicester

However belatedly, it's all starting to drop right for Big Jim. He was pulled up on return, but a more encouraging third last time and now drops in trip with his yard hitting form. It all points to a big run here. Chicoria made a successful debut over fences and is naturally feared, while Benenden is still very much an unknown quantity.

Valid Point - 14:35 Leicester

Valid Point has already won at Leicester and, though there wasn't much to take from his reappearance, the fact it came over hurdles tells us he should come on for it and he could well be worth chancing returned to the larger obstacles, especially returned to this course. Keltic Rhythm and Shocking Times both come here on the back of good efforts and are respected.

Space Walker - 15:35 Leicester

At Warwick last time, Space Walker fought out the finish with another interesting sort and a rise of 6 lb for his trouble doesn't seem excessive, especially given his unexposed profile. The same admittedly applies to Hedley Lamarr, who was pitched into a warm race at Cheltenham last time and shaped better than his sixth-placed finishing position. Recent winners Milord and Thatchers Gold also provide decent opposition.

Timeform UK SmartPlays
All at Leicester

Back Big Jim in the 13:35
Back Valid Point in the 14:35
Back Space Walker in the 15:35