Back from a 763-day break. Had just one run last campaign and was third in a hurdle (4100m) at Newbury, beaten 9 lengths. Leading contender and should feature.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (4800m) at Cheltenham, finishing tenth when partnered by today's jockey Kevin Brogan. That run was the first for the Laura Horsfall stable. Needs to go up a level.

Returned from a spell last start with a modest 12th in a hurdle (4100m) at Newbury. Tougher task this time.

Was very good when returning from a 295-day layoff most recently, beaten 25 lengths into third in a steeplechase (4800m) at Doncaster. Boasts strong second-up stats. Will strip fitter and makes plenty of appeal.

Returned from a 107-day spell last start with a win in a hurdle (3700m) at Exeter with today's rider Alice Stevens aboard. Fitter and sure to go well again.

Has been close without winning in small fields lately. Last start ran second in a hurdle (4100m) at Plumpton in soft going. Has the ability and looks overdue. Can find winning form.

Last three runs have been ordinary since winning at Kempton Park four back. Beaten 37 lengths when ninth in a hurdle (4900m) at Haydock Park last start. Favouring others today.

Less than impressive this prep. Two runs back when resuming. Finished fourth at the latest appearance in a hurdle (3700m) at Exeter, beaten 23 lengths. Cannot be written off.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (4100m) at Newbury, finishing seventh when partnered by today's jockey Sean Bowen. Key runner - don't underestimate.

Scored two starts back in a hurdle (3200m) at Plumpton then was less effective back on the flat last time, beaten 7 lengths over 3200m at Kempton Park All Weather. Best to forgive the last run and go on the good win two back.

Form has tapered off since placing first up. Has claims on best form but needs to find it.