Was far too good when resuming from a layoff last start, scoring by 17 lengths in a steeplechase (5100m) at Haydock Park. Second-up record reads well, with three wins and one placings from seven runs. Fitter and expected to go on with it.

Safely held latest finishing fifth but beaten 16 lengths in a steeplechase (4325m) at Punchestown. Needs to improve sharply to trouble this field.

Far from disgraced second up from a break when fourth in a steeplechase (5300m) at this track last start. Should be at top now. This suits and would be tough to beat on best.

Two runs this prep have been moderate. Opened with an unplaced effort in a hurdle (4900m) at Aintree then finished sixth last time in a steeplechase (5200m) at Newbury. Sure to prove harder to beat this time.

Opened the campaign with a solid third in a steeplechase (4200m) at Aintree then last start missed the placings in a steeplechase (5200m) at Aintree nearly four weeks ago. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.

Last start ran in a steeplechase (5200m) at Newbury but was eased out of it. Capable enough and cannot be underestimated.

Finished fourth and never threatened last start in a steeplechase (4700m) at Newcastle when beaten 22 lengths. Solid latest and rates one of the chances in this line-up.

Missed the frame when fresh from a spell two back in a steeplechase (4100m) at Bangor-On-Dee. Turned things around last time to finish second in a steeplechase (4800m) at Sandown Park, beaten a head. Won't find this easy.