Struggling to recapture his best form, the latest effort a disappointing tenth, beaten 20 lengths, in a hurdle (3380m) at Cheltenham. Others preferred.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (3800m) at this track, finishing ninth when partnered by today's jockey Gavin Sheehan. Second-up record reads well, with two wins and two placings from five runs.

Returned from a spell on November 18 with a second, beaten 7 lengths, in a hurdle (3200m) at Kelso. Fitter and can find winning form this time.

Returns from a 224-day spell. Started just once when last in work and was successful in a hurdle (3200m) at Warwick, scoring by 4.5 lengths. Leading contender - bold showing expected.

Gelding who has been thereabouts before winning last time over this trip in a hurdle (3200m) at Wetherby. Has a good record at the distance and should take beating again.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (3400m) at Carlisle, finishing fifth when partnered by today's rider Sean Quinlan. Requires further improvement.

Returns from a spell. Last raced a year ago when he failed to finish the race in a hurdle (3419m) at Tramore. Looking elsewhere.

In the minors two runs back at Worcester before finishing fourth in a hurdle (3200m) at Huntingdon last start. Going well and looks a top-three prospect again.

Been close at both her two starts in this time, the latest when third in a hurdle (3100m) at Leicester. Expect her to be prominent.