AERIAL can secure the win needed for Cheltenham Foxhunter qualification by taking Saturday’s Royal Artillery Men’s Open at Larkhill.

The nine-year-old, winner of four of his 13 races under Rules for Paul Nicholls, pictured, opened his pointing account by trotting up at the Hursley Hambledon in December.

Opposition may include Arthurian Legend, unbeaten in six outings last season but a well beaten sixth here a fortnight ago, Exeter Hunter Chase winner and dual 2014 pointing scorer Bradley Brook, prolific winner Certain Flight and pointing debutant Cockney Trucker and The Barlows’ Brackloon High.

That’s Rhythm, who is unbeaten in her five completions between the flags, is fancied to belie its 15 years in the Ladies Open.

Former John Corbet Cup winner and Cheltenham Foxhunter fourth My Flora, who is in her last seven pointto- point outings, Joker Choker, winner of four races under Rules when trained by Nicky Henderson, Aintree Foxhunter winner Tartan Snow and former useful Rules performer Act Of Kalanisi are four to consider, but That’s Rhythm is a confident selection.

Cockney Trucker is among the 17 entries for the Conditions contest, along with Garstin, a winner on last season’s corresponding card.

Galway Festival winner Gate Please, Barbury winner Minella For Party and fourtime winner The Wealerdealer are three for the shortlist. Subtle Sovereign comfortably held off Kazuri Kate here a fortnight ago and is selected to confirm placings.

Kazuri Kate holds an entry for the Intermediate event and must be considered if connections take up this option.

Didmart o n winner Legal Legend, Little Cornham and Supreme Danehill have chances, but the impressive Storm Lantern is an automatic selection.

Harriet Besent’s Deimne bids for a third consecutive win in the Hunt Members’ race, but Arthurian Legend and Seamus Mullins’ Combustible Lady look the two if facing the starter.

The Maiden race will be run in two d i v i s i o n s .

Bandeirantes can give his supporters a run for their money in Division 1.

Briefcase and Royalzaro are two suggestions for Division 2.

The course is found just north west of Amesbury on Salisbury Plain, off the A303.

The first race is at 11am.

Admission is £10 per person, under 16s go free.