Resumed after a 115-day spell last start with a modest 12th on the flat at Wetherby over 3200m, beaten 19 lengths. Before that first-up run he made the move to the Rebecca Menzies yard. Others rate better.

Resumes today from a spell of three months. Was going well at the tail end of last prep, scoring two back at Warwick then finishing with a minor placing in a bumper (3100m) at Ascot. Expect a forward showing.

Was ordinary on debut in a hurdle over 4140m at Market Rasen, beaten 11 lengths at very long odds. Better for the experience but prefer to see again.

Was ordinary on debut in a hurdle over 3200m at Wetherby, at very long odds. Better for the experience but may need more time.

Six-year-old gelding who debuted in a jumps at Alnwick over 4000m and was safely held,. Looks up against it here and prefer others.

Encountered a small field last start and found Dalston Lad far too good in a hurdle (4000m) at Sedgefield, finishing 13 lengths away when the judge called a halt. Strong winning chance.

Finished sixth when fresh from a spell last start in a hurdle (3900m) at Carlisle, with today's rider Bruce Lynn steering. Looks tested in this line-up.

Attempted to lead the whole way when second in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at this track last start. Top chance on last run and worth following up.

Has been just whacking away of late, the latest when fourth hurdle. Place hope only on recent form.

Steps out on debut here for a new yard off the back of a 312 day break. Needs to find lengths to test these fresh.

Finished second but no match for the winner last time out in a hurdle (3900m) at Carlisle. Strong winning chance.

Returned from a spell on December 8 with a second, beaten 3 lengths, in a maiden hurdle (4000m) at Musselburgh. Will prove tough to beat.

Overall jumps form strong with four wins from six attempts but ran well below best last time at this track when beaten 7 lengths in fourth place. Well held latest and others make more appeal here.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (4500m) at Kelso, finishing fifth when partnered by today's rider Jamie Hamilton. Before that first-up run he transferred to the Mark Walford stable. Needs to find a bit more to feature.

Unplaced two starts back when resuming in a flat race at Cheltenham then improved last time when she wound up in fifth in a maiden hurdle (3900m) at Wetherby, beaten 10 lengths. Hard to fault on her best jumps form.

Resumes after a break of two months. Finished off last campaign with a seventh in a maiden hurdle (4000m) at Sedgefield, beaten 42 lengths. Will be better for this hitout.