Has been below his best for a long time and is now winless in 693 days. Safely held again when fifth in a hurdle (4900m) at Wincanton last start and impossible to recommend.

Hit the frame last time in a hurdle (4100m) at Newbury. First try but looks suited at the longer trip and in-form jockey to ride. Has the ability and much better showing expected.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (4900m) at Haydock Park, finishing 11th when partnered by today's rider Freddie Keighley. Key runner - don't underestimate.

Was in commission last start but ran well below his best when beaten 15 lengths into ninth in a hurdle (4800m) at Cheltenham. Has ability and is worth another chance.

Eased out of the race when returning after a 994- day break last start in a hurdle (4700m) at Sandown Park. Big task ahead.

Ran in a steeplechase (5100m) at Cheltenham last time out but failed to finish. Worth another chance and is worth consideration.

Was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 35 lengths into tenth in a hurdle (4300m) at Ascot. Fitter and sure to improve sharply.

Was not a bad effort at his latest run in a hurdle (4800m) at Cheltenham, beaten 5 lengths into sixth. This suits and will be tough to beat.

Unplaced in two starts this time in work, both over the jumps. Finished seventh when first-up then was 19 lengths away in fourth more recently in a steeplechase (4700m) at Chepstow. Won't find this easy.

Was unplaced the start before last in a hurdle (4000m) at Aintree then could only manage seventh most recently in a hurdle (4000m) at Aintree. Will thereabouts.

Filled a minor placing two runs back in a 4800m hurdle at Cheltenham then fell at his latest outing over the obstacles at Cheltenham. Deserves another chance.