Five-year-old gelding commenced racing on the flat then resumed over the fences, but both runs lacked appeal. Prepared to overlook this time.

Well beaten in a Plumpton bumper last time when seventh. Rates well on best and can sneak into the finish with the right run.

Unplaced two starts ago in a hurdle (3200m) at Southwell then produced a better result last time when he finished fifth in a hurdle (3200m) at Hereford, beaten 16 lengths. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.

Did a good job to finish third two back in a hurdle (3560m) at Fontwell Park but could only manage sixth in a hurdle (4060m) at Cheltenham last time, arriving 17 lengths behind the winner. Hard to beat.

Returns from a 72-day spell. Generally goes well when fresh, with three placings from five attempts. Kicked off last prep with a sound third in a hurdle (3000m) at Wincanton. Leading contender - bold showing expected.

Missed the placings in a hurdle (3200m) at Chepstow two back then did a better job to wind-up second in a hurdle (3400m) at Newton Abbot last time out. Prospects look very bright.