Was pretty poor resuming in a hurdle (3000m) at this track last start after an ordinary finish to last campaign. Others much more appealing.

Missed the frame two runs ago in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Uttoxeter. Made amends last time when he grabbed third in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Uttoxeter. Likely to figure in the outcome.

Beaten a long way last time when fifth in a hurdle at Chepstow. Has ability and can sneak a place if finds best.

Yet to find form after two runs this prep. Missed out, beaten 5.5 lengths, two runs back when resuming in a hurdle (3300m) at Exeter. Fell last time out in a hurdle (3000m) at this track. Certainly worth another chance.

Not far away recently finishing third at Taunton two runs back which was followed with a fourth last start in a hurdle (3800m) at the same venue. Leading contender.

Returns from a spell and looks ready for a bright campaign. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a maiden hurdle (4000m) at Uttoxeter. Bold showing expected while fresh.

Is experiencing a win-drought of nearly two and a half years. Finished fourth, beaten 16 lengths, at his latest appearance in a hurdle (3100m) at Leicester. Has ability but happy to overlook.

Encountered a small field last start and found Hidor De Bersy far too good in a hurdle (4000m) at this track, finishing 14 lengths away when the judge called a halt. Hard to beat.

Did a good job to clock-in third two back in a hurdle (3200m) at Plumpton. Improved to register a win in a hurdle (3300m) at Taunton 23 days ago, arriving a head ahead of his rivals. In form and will take some stopping.

Unplaced in two appearances this preparation, both over the jumps. Finished 11th when first-up then was 31 lengths away in ninth more recently in a maiden hurdle (3270m) at Newbury. Right in the mix if anywhere near his best.

Prepared to risk having failed to complete the course at Uttoxeter on latest appearance nearly two years ago. Not likely.