Going well this prep. Placed first-up two starts ago in a steeplechase (4800m) at Warwick then found the frame again last time in a steeplechase (4800m) at Kempton Park, beaten 17 lengths. Likely to play a major role.

Returned from a spell last start with a modest fourth in a steeplechase (4700m) at Chepstow. Second-up record reads well, with three wins and two placings from six runs. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.

Returned from a 229-day spell last start and was pulled up in a steeplechase (5000m) at Cheltenham. Needs to go up a notch.

Resuming. Went for a spell after struggling last few runs including a last start pulled up in a steeplechase (4850m) at Exeter. Looks one of the outsiders in this affair.

Was most recently at the races seven months ago. Closed the last campaign with a win in a steeplechase (4600m) at Worcester, getting home by 3 lengths. Genuine jumper with four wins to his name from 11 appearances. Makes plenty of appeal.

Was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 29 lengths into fourth in a steeplechase (4800m) at Kempton Park. Others rate better.

Started favourite last start following a win in a steeplechase (5200m) at Chepstow but found one better in a steeplechase (4800m) at Kempton Park. Can return to winning form.

Not raced for 10 months. Closed off last preparation when fourth in a steeplechase (5700m) at Plumpton, beaten 13 lengths. Sure to make presence felt.

Was most recently at the races seven months ago. Closed the last campaign with a win in a hurdle (5000m) at Plumpton, getting home by 5.5 lengths. Sure to prove tough to stop.