Both runs this time in have had merit, last time finishing fifth and beaten 35 lengths in a steeplechase at Chepstow. Futher improved but needs to do more.

Returned from a 263-day spell last start with a strong third in a steeplechase (4100m) at Bangor-On-Dee. Will strip fitter but needs to go up a notch.

Has failed to make an impact recently, last time out beaten 16 lengths when eighth over 4000m in a hurdle at Aintree. Rates highly on best figures and can improve sharply.

Honest jumper ready to win with placings at last three runs. Last start was second when beaten 1.3 lengths over 4100m at Musselburgh. Going well and deserves a win. Looks one of the leading chances.

Resumed after a 715-day spell last start with a strong third in a steeplechase (3900m) at Chepstow. Will strip fitter and makes plenty of appeal.

Wasn't fancied but returned from a 258-day spell on November 25 with a sound third in a hurdle (4100m) at Southwell, beaten half a length. Tougher task this time.

Back after a spell of 14 months. Ended a short campaign last start with a seventh in a steeplechase (5200m) at Chepstow. Sure to be thereabouts.

Five-year-old gelding third-up in this on the back relatively moderate runs since resuming. Finished sixth in a steeplechase at Wetherby most recently. Fitter again but looking to others.

Returned from a 277-day spell last start with a win in a steeplechase (4000m) at Huntingdon with today's rider Charlie Maggs piloting. Strips fitter and is again a top chance.

Was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 54 lengths into fifth in a hurdle (3500m) at Fontwell Park. Before that first-up run he made the move to the W J Greatrex yard. Fitter and expected to go close this time.