Experts from the BBC racing team pick horses to follow over the jumps during the 2004-05 season. Beaver (Richard Guest)
Intriguingly-named recruit to the yard of former Grand National-winning jockey. After runs in Australian Group One races, Guest is eager to try Beaver over hurdles.
Brave Inca (Colm Murphy)
Champion Hurdle contender. Boasts winning Cheltenham Festival form after landing the Supreme Novices' Hurdle and no disgrace in going down to useful Macs Joy, when giving 10lb away, on his return this season.
Hedgehunter (Willie Mullins)
Put the name Hedgehunter in your 2005 diary for Saturday 9 April, as he looks a cracking prospect for the Grand National at Aintree. Fell at the last when prominent in 2004, and is an ideal type for the race.
Impek (Henrietta Knight)
While much of the hype this season will be about triple Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate, the same team have high hopes for Impek. Third in the Cathcart Cup at Cheltenham, he is set to improve and could thrive over two-and-a-half miles.
Knowhere (Nigel Twiston-Davies)
Leading prospect for Nigel Twiston-Davies as the Gloucestershire trainer enjoys a renaissance after nearly quitting two years ago. Knowhere is on the road to Cheltenham - and the Royal & SunAlliance Novices' Hurdle.
Strong Flow (Paul Nicholls)
A gamble this one, after his long lay-off following a brilliant win in the 2003 Hennessy. But one of a very small band that could realistically stop Best Mate winning a record straight fourth Cheltenham Gold Cup.
MMIX
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