Has been beaten by some pretty hefty margins lately, most recently in a hurdle (4100m) at Market Rasen when 43 lengths from the winner. Unlikely to improve enough to threaten in this.

Resumes after a spell of nearly two years. Was a very competitive second in a hurdle (3170m) at Ludlow at the final run before being turned out. Key contender.

Resumes after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign with a fourth in a hurdle (3200m) at Worcester, beaten 14 lengths. Capable and looks a top-three chance.

Was at long odds last time in a hurdle (3300m) at Bangor-On-Dee but failed to finish. Unlikely to feature.

Was disappointing first up last start in a hurdle (3200m) at Ludlow on November 24. Better placed here. May be worth another try.

Hasn’t been over the obstacles since winning at Newton Abbot in a hurdle on September 20 2024. The most recent appearance was on the flat at Bath when he was fifth over 1600m. Big chance making his return to the obstacles.

Finished fifth and never threatened last start in a hurdle (3400m) at Sedgefield when beaten 41 lengths. Tougher here and will need to take another step up.

Back from a 276-day break. Finished off last campaign when fourth in a hurdle (4200m) at Haydock Park, beaten 62 lengths. Others rate better this time.

Was very good when returning from a 224-day layoff most recently, beaten 13 lengths into second in a hurdle (3200m) at Ludlow. Strips fitter and is again a top chance.

Unplaced two runs ago in a flat race at Wolverhampton. Did a better job more recently when third on the flat at Wolverhampton over 2400m, beaten 1.3 lengths. Well-placed to take this out.

Was first up from a 209- day spell last start and fell in a hurdle (3900m) at Lingfield. Hard to fault on her best form.

Found the frame two back in a hurdle (3300m) at Doncaster then could only manage fifth last time in a hurdle (3200m) at Ludlow, beaten 21 lengths. Sure to prove harder to beat this time.

Last few runs have been ordinary, most recently finishing fifth in a steeplechase (3600m) at Taunton. Can't enthuse.

Comes into the race on the back of a good win in a hurdle (3200m) at Ludlow. Doesn't win out of turn. Has found form and can measure up with a repeat performance.

Yet to land a glove in two runs this prep. Returned with a fourth in a hurdle (3200m) at Ffos Las then was 54 lengths off the winner in a hurdle (3200m) at Warwick two months ago. Looking to others.

Likely to be starting big odds here after she was unwanted in the market fresh and safely accounted for. Has won second-up but looks safely held.