Returned from a layoff last time out in the G2 Ascot Hurdle (3900m) at this track, finishing fifth when partnered by today's jockey Bryan Carver. Boasts strong second-up stats. Others rate better.

Returned from a spell last start with a modest fourth in a steeplechase (5500m) at Cheltenham. That run was the first for the Nigel Twiston-Davies yard. Needs to go up a level.

Has put together two wins on end, the latest in the G2 Lismullen Hurdle (4023m) at Navan by 2.75 lengths. Should be right in the finish.

Finished an underwhelming eighth when resuming from a spell last start in the G2 Ascot Hurdle (3900m) at this track. Fitter and sharp improvement is expected.

Useful jumper whose recent form has been just fair. Placed in the G2 West Yorkshire Hurdle hurdle (4800m) at Wetherby two starts back then missed out in the G2 Long Distance Hurdle (4900m) at Newbury nearly three weeks ago.

Honest galloper who finished seventh when fresh from a spell last start in a 3900m at this track. Fitter for that run but further improvement is needed.

Is a very good fresh performer returning from a 234-day layoff. Kicked off with a minor placing in a maiden hurdle (3218m) at Naas when last in work. Well-placed and expected to be tough to beat.

Winner of both starts this time in, scoring in the G2 Long Distance Hurdle (4900m) at Newbury last time by half a length. Expected to be prominent throughout. Hard to fault form and can extend winning run.

Consistent jumper who finished second but was left in the wake of the tearaway winner Losange Bleu last start in a G1 hurdle (4800m) at Auteuil. Sure to be prominent again.

Consistent six-year-old gelding who has won five of his 10 starts. Last time out was beaten 8 lengths when third in the G2 Ascot Hurdle (3900m) at this track. Can go on with it.

Went down by half a length to finish second in the G2 Long Distance Hurdle (4900m) at Newbury in latest outing. Top winning chance this line-up.