Based on the total ratings, the top three horses for this race are:

1. Killane (IRE) – Total rating of 364.5. Killane stands out as the top contender based on the total ratings. It has been performing well, winning four out of 14 attempts over hurdles. Recently, Killane showed a return to form in first-time blinkers at Sedgefield. Moreover, Killane has a history of winning over C&D (Course and Distance) and is well-suited to good ground, which is the condition for this race.
2. Magic Mike (IRE) – Total rating of 286.8. Magic Mike is showing significant improvement since handicapping, and recently marked a win at Perth. With a fair 4lb rise and the prospect of further progress, Magic Mike is likely to be a strong contender in this race.
3. Artic Row – Total rating of 259.9. Artic Row’s performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with a recent win at Ayr in March, followed by a fall and two sub-par performances. However, the horse seems to perform well on good ground, which is the condition for this race, so it’s not to be ruled out.

Beyond the top three, it’s worth considering a few other horses that received positive comments, even though they didn’t make the top spots in total ratings:

1. Mactavish – Although its total rating is only 210.3, placing it 7th, Mactavish showed potential in two fair efforts at Uttoxeter last October. It seems that the soft ground might have affected its performance in the subsequent race. Given that the current race is on good ground, Mactavish might perform better.
2. Burnage Boy (IRE) – Despite a low total rating of 194.7, Burnage Boy often runs reasonably well and has achieved third place on the AW here in February. It has also been a runner-up four times over hurdles.

In summary, Killane and Magic Mike are the top contenders, followed by Artic Row. However, Mactavish and Burnage Boy might also have a chance of performing well, based on the positive comments.