Unplaced two starts back in a hurdle (4200m) at Warwick then improved last time when he wound up in sixth in a hurdle (4010m) at Uttoxeter, beaten 61 lengths. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.

Finished eighth when fresh from a spell two back in a hurdle (3900m) at Chepstow. Made amends last time to fill a minor placing in a hurdle (4700m) at Uttoxeter, beaten 3.5 lengths. Further progress likely.

Back from a break of seven months. Wound up last campaign with a fourth in a hurdle (4900m) at Doncaster, beaten 7 lengths. Solid top-three chance.

Struggling to recapture his best form, the latest effort a disappointing fifth, beaten 51 lengths, in a hurdle (3200m) at Kelso. Struggling and makes little appeal.

Has been a shade disappointing since a win three runs back. Needs to be at best form.

Went for a break after finishing fourth in a hurdle (3900m) at Bangor-On-Dee two months ago. Has a strong record when resuming. Should be prominent.

Just missed when attempting to make all in a hurdle (4700m) at Uttoxeter last start. Top chance on last run and worth following up.

Well held last start in a hurdle (3800m) at Warwick finishing third and beaten 13 lengths. Has to be included again.

Finished a modest sixth in a hurdle (4700m) at Uttoxeter last start. That came after he eased out of the race two runs ago. Won't find this easy.

Making heavy weather of things lately, including last start when he eased out of the race in a hurdle (4300m) at Fontwell Park. Might find this a bit too tough.

Wasn't far away when resuming from a 351-day layoff last start, beaten 0.8 lengths into second in a hurdle (5300m) at Newton Abbot. Fitter and expected to go on with it.