Back from a 248-day spell. Concluded last campaign with a win in a bumper (3300m) at Taunton, scoring by 2.75 lengths. Over the break has changed yards to the Nicky J. Henderson stable. Expected to play a major role.

Resumed after a spell last start with a modest fourth in a hurdle (3200m) at Uttoxeter. Key runner - don't underestimate.

Last start finished fourth of 7 runners at Sandown Park on November 9 over 3220m. One of the genuine hopes in the race.

Gelding by Frontiersman out of Scarlet Couture. Might just need this run but watch the market.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Plumpton, finishing fourth when partnered by today's rider James Davies. That run was the first for the N J Gifford stable. Requires further improvement.

Made his debut over the jumps when returning from a spell last start. Met with a solid push in betting on that occasion and finished second, beaten 4.5 lengths, in a maiden hurdle (3400m) at Carlisle. Sure to take some beating.

Lightly-raced four-year-old who was unplaced on debut then finished seventh in a hurdle (3200m) at Uttoxeter last time out. Tested in this line-up.

Opened his career with two wins. Debuted with a win in a point to point (4828m) at Toomebridge P2p then switched to flat racing at his latest appearance eight months ago. Worth a market check.

Debuted in a bumper (3200m) at Worcester 37 days back and was easily beaten in fourth place. Will be better for the run and expected to do much better this time around.

Found Wandering Ego way too good last start in a hurdle (3270m) at Stratford-On-Avon, finishing 14 lengths behind that dominant winner. Sure to be prominent again.

Well beaten two back before running seventh last start beaten 63 lengths in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Chepstow. Not here.

Finished fourth two runs ago in a bumper (3319m) at Punchestown then could only manage seventh most recently in a bumper (3319m) at Galway. Looking to others.

Showed encouraging signs first up on November 6 when second in a maiden hurdle (3270m) at this track. Will prove tough to beat.

Was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 17 lengths into fifth in a maiden hurdle (3270m) at this track. Needs to find a bit more to feature.

Comes here 15 days after a 32 length fifth first-up in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at Market Rasen at just his second race-day appearance. Happy to risk this time.