Returned from a spell in a maiden hurdle (3270m) at Newbury but failed to finish. Unlikely to feature.

Returns after a brief layoff. Last appeared when he finished fourth in a bumper (3200m) at Ffos Las two months ago, that effort coming on the back of a placing on debut 247 days earlier. Definite threat.

Unwanted last few and has run to expectations, beaten out of sight. Struggling for form and needs to do more.

Five-year-old gelding who has been unwanted in betting in recent jumps races, and has performed accordingly. Looks safely held again this time.

Last start was in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at Plumpton when eased out of the race. Happy to risk this time.

Comes here 42 days after a nose win first-up in a point to point (4828m) at Kirkistown P2p at just his second day at the races. Tested in this line-up.

Returns from a 300-day spell. Closed last campaign impressively when lining up for just the second time, scoring in a point to point (4828m) at Castlelands P2p. Has switched stables to the P F Nicholls yard. Definite winning chance.

Unplaced two starts ago when resuming in the G2 Persian War Novice's Hurdle hurdle (3900m) at Chepstow then produced a better result last time when he finished fourth in a hurdle (3300m) at Exeter, beaten 20 lengths.

Was disappointing first-up last start when seventh, beaten 37 lengths, in a 4110m maiden hurdle at Leicester. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.

Making debut over the jumps. Finished seventh at his last appearance over 3300m at Exeter. Expected to be competitive.

Showed ability in his maiden campaign, getting off the mark at the latest appearance by 13 lengths in a point to point (4828m) at Ballingarry P2p. Strong winning chance.

Hasn’t been over the obstacles since winning at Larkhill in a on December 1 2024. Comes here off a last start ninth over 3100m at Ascot. Top chance back to this discipline.