Resumed after a spell last start with a modest fourth in a maiden hurdle (3560m) at this track. Fitter and will be tough to beat this time.

Back from a 68-day break. Had just one run last campaign and was seventh in a hurdle (3400m) at Newton Abbot, beaten 26 lengths. Bold showing expected while fresh.

Seven-year-old gelding who is back from a break. Finished off last campaign when tenth in a hurdle (3500m) at this track. Tougher class here fresh and not expected to threaten this line-up.

Back from a 208-day break. Finished off last campaign when fourth in a hurdle (3900m) at Hereford, beaten 15 lengths. Sure to make presence felt.

Not raced for seven months. Appeared just once last time in and finished tenth in a hurdle (3830m) at this track, beaten 55 lengths. This looks tough and others preferred.

Finished third two back in a hurdle (4000m) at Ffos Las then could only manage eighth last time in a hurdle (3900m) at Huntingdon, beaten 46 lengths. Not sure he is up to this.

Wasn't fancied but returned from a 203-day spell on October 23 with a strong win in a hurdle (4360m) at this track, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Can continue the bright start to the campaign.

Went down by 0.8 lengths to finish third in a hurdle (4360m) at this track in latest outing. Expected to take beating again.

Missed the placings in a hurdle (4000m) at Fakenham two back then did a better job to finish third in a hurdle (4000m) at Fakenham last time out. Likely to play a major role.

Seven-year-old gelding who is back from a break. Wound up last campaign with a sixth in a hurdle (3800m) at Taunton. Returns in tougher company and happy enough to watch this time.

Not raced for seven months. Closed off last preparation when fifth in a hurdle (4700m) at Chepstow, beaten 21 lengths. Solid top-three chance.