Was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 12 lengths into fourth in a hurdle (4000m) at Cheltenham. Fitter and expected to go close this time.

Back from a 231-day break. Finished off last campaign when seventh in a hurdle (4290m) at Ayr, beaten 23 lengths. Winning prospect.

Back from a 259-day break. Finished off last campaign when 15th in a hurdle (4100m) at Cheltenham, beaten 28 lengths. Presents a serious threat.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (4860m) at this track, finishing ninth when partnered by today's jockey Ben Jones. Needs to find a bit more to feature.

Six-year-old fresh off a 590-day break. Previous first-up winner and is yet to miss the top three off a break. No reason he can't run another big race resuming.

Returned from a 254-day spell last start with a win in a hurdle (4300m) at Newton Abbot with today's rider Harry Cobden steering. Fitter and expected to go on with it.

First-up here after a lengthy spell. Yet to win fresh and generally needs a run or two to find his best form. Will be improved on the run but bold showing expected fresh.

Returns from a 218-day spell. Generally goes well when fresh, with three placings from four attempts. Kicked off last prep with a sound second in a hurdle (3300m) at Bangor-On-Dee. Has the ability to pose a serious challenge.

Five-year-old gelding who is back from a break. Wound up last campaign with a win in a LR hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil. This class tougher and others rate better.

Made all second up and came away with a determined win in a maiden hurdle (3900m) at Wetherby on October 31. Free running type who will be in this for a long way.

Was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 49 lengths into fourth in a hurdle (4600m) at Lingfield. Will strip fitter but needs to go up a notch.