Finished seventh when fresh from a spell last start in a hurdle (3500m) at Fontwell Park, with today's rider Dylan Johnston piloting. That run was the first for the Sam Thomas stable. Looks tested in this line-up.

Returns for new trainer today and is making his jumps debut. May need this run.

Recent poor run of form was curtailed somewhat when placing in a maiden hurdle (3360m) at Exeter last time out. Better run but needs to improve a long way to play much of a role in this.

Gelding by Sageburg out of La Feuillarde. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.

Returns from a spell. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a hurdle (3200m) at Chepstow, beaten 6 lengths. Sure to prove tough to stop.

Four-year-old gelding stepping out for second career start and making jumps debut after being comfortably held over 3200m at Chepstow. Have to look elsewhere on the back of that.

Will start at long odds here after two average efforts of late. Looking to others.

Consistent gelding. Got off the mark in a bumper (3319m) at Wexford last time out. Expected to go on with it now.

Steps out for his 3rd run back from a spell and looking to snap a poor run of current form. Prepared to leave alone today.

Two starts back. Finished ninth last time, beaten 35 lengths, in a hurdle (3300m) at Taunton. Won't find this easy.

Returned from a break last start in a point to point (4800m) at Garthorpe when he failed to complete the course. Looks to have the job ahead.

Resumed after a spell last start with a modest fourth in a hurdle (3200m) at Plumpton. Others rate better.

Has finished fifth at both runs since resuming, the latest in a hurdle (3800m) at Warwick. Fitter but needs to bounce back to feature.

Back from a 260-day break. Finished off last campaign when fourth in a hurdle (4123m) at Wexford, beaten 41 lengths. Has switched to the A Ralph yard. Should be primed to run well.