Tom George's Champagne City hoping for Kelso glory en-route to the 2018 Cheltenham Festival

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Tom George's exciting prospect Champagne City will be expected to open his account at Kelso tomorrow afternoon.

The four-year-old finished fourth on his debut over hurdles at Newton Abbot, and should come on for that run for the Gloucestershire trainer.

Formerly with master handler Mark Johnston, he boasted a terrific record on the flat winning three races and running well in pattern company.

His best run came when finishing a three length second to Foundation who won a Group Two prize next time out.

If he takes well to hurdling and improves, he could make up a nice hurdler for the 2018 Cheltenham Festival.

"He's in good form at home and we're happy with him," said the Down Farm trainer.

"We hoped he's improved from Newton Abbot which we felt was a good introduction for him.

"It looks like a good opportunity for him, and we are looking forward to seeing how he gets on here and throughout the season."

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Half-brother I'm So Lucky won the Grade Two Celebration Chase in 2010.

He's a half-brother to Celebration Chase winner I'm So Lucky, who also campaigned on the flat with Mark Johnston.

Whilst relatives Star Of Angels enjoyed Festival place success in the Triumph Hurdle and Coral Cup.

He's a 4/6 favourite for the Border Facilities Novices' Hurdle (2:15) at Kelso.

Cheltenham winner Henryville aims to set up Summer Plate date at Uttoxeter

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Silver Trophy winner Henryville will have to defy top weight to claim Uttoxeter's feature Clarke Chase, a key trial to the Summer Plate.

Harry Fry’s nine-year-old forged clear in the Grade Two prize, before adding further success to his record at Newton Abbot last time out.

“He’s in good form in his last two runs and we’ve been pleased with him,” said the Dorset-based handler.

“He’s gone back up in the weights so hopefully he can still be competitive. We’re quietly working away to the Summer Plate at Market Rasen with him.

This race looks competitive even with only seven runners. Three have won last time out, so it promises to be competitive. Hopefully he can continue his fine form.”

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Days Of Heaven was an eight length winner back in March.

Champion trainer Nicky Henderson is also eyeing up Market Rasen’s Summer Plate with Days Of Heaven.

The seven-year-old ventured to the USA to compete in two Grade One contests, he wasn’t too far away in two attempts, and has won on both starts since returning to the UK.

“He’s in good form and we’re happy with him at home,” said the champion trainer.

“It’s the right distance and the right ground for him and he’s going well. We took him over to America, and he’s been doing really well since coming back. This looks tough, but I like him and he should go well.”

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Jonjo O'Neill will be hoping for more success for the famous colours of JP McManus.

Cheltenham-based Jonjo O’Neill saddles A Little Magic, who has been in flying form recently.

The six-year-old capped off last season with an impressive seven length victory at Market Rasen, before winning when stepped up in class at Kempton earlier this month.

“He’s in good form at home,” said Frank Berry, racing manager to JP McManus. “Jonjo and the team seem really happy with him at home. We’re looking forward to it and we’re hoping for a good run.”

Gloucestershire’s Nigel Twiston-Davies runs Ballybolley, whilst Tom George’s Valseur Du Granval makes his seasonal bow.

Former Cheltenham Festival winner Ballynagour makes his first start of the season, and Richard Hobson runs Valadom.