Last raced on May 4 when fifth (2800m) at Newmarket (Rowley). That effort followed a win (2800m) at Musselburgh. Ready to make a bold showing.

Scored a Hexham hurdle over 3200m when well in the market two starts back in a race not dissimilar to this before finishing sixth at Goodwood last time. In the mix.

Finished sixth first-up two runs ago when popular in betting then again finished outside the top three last time when he was fifth, beaten 4 lengths, at Ascot over 2800m. Hard to beat back over the jumps.

Scored at Cartmel in a hurdle over 3450m when well supported last start in a race not dissimilar to this. In winning form and can figure in the finish again.

Finished fifth two runs ago in a hurdle (3300m) at Bangor-On-Dee. Atoned for that run last time when he scored in a hurdle (3300m) at this track. All set to make it two on the bounce.

Raced on speed and scored last time, claiming success in a hurdle (3200m) at Worcester. Boasts 4 wins from 10 starts. Rates well and worth following up.

Has not appeared in a jumps race since winning a hurdle at Doncaster on March 1. The most recent appearance was on the flat at Chester when he proved too good over 3200m. Well placed back over the jumps and expected to feature.

Hot and cold fortunes of late. Won by 5 lengths two runs ago in a steeplechase (3300m) at Huntingdon. Things fell apart when he fell last time out in a steeplechase (3200m) at Uttoxeter. Confidence may have taken a hit.

Finished eighth two back on the flat over 2000m then improved nicely last time, also on the flat, to salute over 2000m at Chelmsford by 4 lengths. Not sure the good recent form will stack up this time.

Returns from a spell. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a hurdle (3140m) at Haydock Park, beaten 5 lengths. Reliable type with three jumps wins to his name. Can run a bold race fresh.

Well-regarded jumper who pulled up when fresh from a 222- day spell in a hurdle (3400m) at Cartmel last start. Looking elsewhere.

Saluted two starts back in a hurdle (3200m) at Warwick then wasn't beaten all that far over 3200m in a hurdle (3200m) at Uttoxeter. Must be respected.

Was unplaced two back on the flat over 2400m then improved nicely last time, also on the flat, to get the prize over 2420m at Beverley by 1.5 lengths. Not sure the good recent form will stack up this time.

Missed the placings last time out on the flat over 2400m at Beverley. That was on the back of a good win in a hurdle (3200m) at Uttoxeter. Likely to make amends for the last start miss.

Yet to strike a win this time in and recent form hasn't been up to scratch, last start when safely held in a hurdle at Uttoxeter. Overall strike-rate average and needs to do more.