Impressed when successful in a steeplechase (4860m) at Southwell two back then finished ninth more recently in a steeplechase (5200m) at Uttoxeter, beaten 16 lengths. Looks very hard to beat if he is on-song.

Comes here off a nice win 22 days back in a steeplechase (4230m) at this track. That result was on the back of a solid second in a steeplechase (4526m) at Limerick. No surprise to see him in the finish again.

Started favourite last start following a win in a steeplechase (3180m) at Southwell but found one better in a steeplechase (3130m) at Hexham. Likely to be there at the finish.

Finished fourth when fresh from a spell last start in a steeplechase (3500m) at this track, with today's rider Charlotte Jones aboard. Fitter and sure to improve sharply.

Hasn't been far from the winner last couple, the latest finishing a 2.75 lengths third steeplechase. Thereabouts last couple but will need to take another step up.

Resumed in a steeplechase (4200m) at this track last start but failed to finish. Unlikely to feature.

Recent form has been good including a win in a steeplechase (4230m) at this track last time after finishing fourth two starts back. Major player again.

Hasn't raced for two months. Closed last campaign with a win in a steeplechase (4840m) at Hexham, getting home by 8 lengths. Talented jumper with a good strike-rate. Makes strong appeal.

Clocked-in second two runs ago in a steeplechase (4200m) at this track. Repeated the dose more recently when second in a steeplechase (4000m) at Hexham, beaten 1.5 lengths. Big task ahead.

Didn't show a great deal when resuming in a hurdle (5080m) at this track. Looks up against it here and prefer others.