Opened the campaign with a respectable third in a hurdle (5100m) at this track then last start finished seventh in a hurdle (4700m) at Uttoxeter 11 days ago. Big task ahead.

Ran in a hurdle (4000m) at Hexham last start and was pulled up. Unlikely to feature.

Missed the placings in a hurdle (5100m) at this track two back then improved to wind-up third in a hurdle (4400m) at this track last start. Cannot be written off.

Went down by a nose to finish second in a hurdle (4400m) at this track last start as favourite. Top winning chance this line-up.

Finished fourth two runs ago in a hurdle (4400m) at this track. Was far more impressive last time when he finished third in a hurdle (4400m) at this track. Can return to the winner's list.

Went down by a neck to finish second in a hurdle (3900m) at Bangor-On-Dee last start. Main contender with repeat of latest.

Fluctuating fortunes this prep. Eased out of the race two runs ago when resuming. Returned to form with a 4 length win in a hurdle (3900m) at Bangor-On-Dee last time. Hard to beat in this suitable contest.

Well beaten in a this track hurdle last time when sixth. Struggling to recapture his best form of late and appears tested in this line up.

Form has dropped off last couple of runs after a win at Kelso three runs back. Better than recent form and worth another chance.

Was not beaten far when second two starts back before a disappointing fifth in a hurdle (4000m) at Hexham last time. Can measure up on best form.

Ran in a hurdle (4400m) at this track last start and was pulled up. Unlikely to feature.

Returns after four months in the spelling yard. Opened the last campaign with a minor placing in a hurdle (4000m) at Hexham, beaten 4.5 lengths. Overall first-up record reads well, with a win and two placings from four runs.

Scored two starts back in a hurdle (4400m) at this track then was not disgraced over 3900m in a hurdle (3900m) at Bangor-On-Dee. Will take some beating.

Finished fourth two runs ago in a hurdle (4660m) at Hexham. Turned things around last time when he finished second in a hurdle (4660m) at Hexham. Might find this a bit too tough.