Fluctuating fortunes of late. Two starts back found a couple better in the G1 Ascot Steeple Chase (4231m). Things fell apart last start when he failed to complete the course in a steeplechase (4241m) at Aintree. All set to return to form.

Finished fifth two back in a LR (4325m) at Leopardstown then again missed out in a steeplechase (4241m) at Aintree last time. Sure to prove harder to beat this time.

10-year-old gelding who is back from a break. Wound up last campaign with a 15th in a G3 (4325m) at Leopardstown. Resuming in tougher grade. Needs to find best to be competitive here.

Couldn't find the top three two back in a LR (4325m) at Leopardstown then again missed out in a steeplechase (4241m) at Aintree last time. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.

Has not been produced since improving nicely in a hurdle (3822m) at Galway seven months ago, finishing third and beaten 7 lengths. Others make more appeal.

Not raced for three months. Closed off last preparation when seventh in a LR (3419m) at Leopardstown, beaten 19 lengths. This looks a tough line-up.

Is a very good fresh performer returning from a 109-day layoff. Kicked off with a minor placing in a steeplechase (4023m) at Cheltenham when last in work. Sure to go well while fresh.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a steeplechase (4139m) at Cheltenham, finishing tenth when partnered by today's jockey Alex Harvey. Boasts strong second-up stats. Improvement in store.

Missed the frame two runs ago in a steeplechase (3199m) at Cheltenham then could only manage eighth most recently in a steeplechase (4241m) at Aintree. Looking to others.

Finished fourth two back in a steeplechase (4139m) at Cheltenham then again missed out in a steeplechase (4241m) at Aintree last time. Must be a chance in today's scenario.

Has kept to flat racing at his last 1 starts. Comes here off a last start 14th over 2112m at Cork. Might need this.

Finished fourth the start before last in a G3 (4325m) at Leopardstown then could only manage sixth most recently in a steeplechase (4139m) at Cheltenham. Ideally placed this time around.

Made it two jumps wins on the bounce when he scored by 8 lengths in a steeplechase (3922m) at Wexford last start. The one they have to overcome.

Safely held latest finishing fifth but beaten 17 lengths in a LR (4224m) at Fairyhouse. Solid latest and rates one of the chances this line-up.

Broke a long drought when successful last start by 2.5 lengths in a hurdle (4325m) at Limerick. Confidence building win last time and worth plenty of thought.