Did a good job to finish second when resuming two back in a steeplechase (4900m) at Southwell. Improved to salute in a steeplechase (5040m) at Hereford 36 days ago, arriving 4.5 lengths ahead of his rivals. Tough to stop again.

Back from a break of 16 months. Wound up last campaign with a fourth in a LR (3900m) at Chepstow, beaten 18 lengths. Has ability and worth including.

Has had two runs since a break but is yet to find form, the latest offering a well beaten eighth in a steeplechase (5100m) at Haydock Park. Fitter and tough to beat on his best form.

Last start was in a steeplechase (4800m) at Wetherby when eased out of the race. Happy to risk this time.

Is a very good fresh performer returning from a 269-day layoff. Kicked off with a minor placing in a hurdle (4700m) at Chepstow when last in work. Key runner while fresh.

Did a good job to finish third two back in a hurdle (4000m) at Uttoxeter but could only manage fourth in a steeplechase (4600m) at Taunton last time, arriving 29 lengths behind the winner. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.

Clocked-in second two runs back in a steeplechase (3800m) at Exeter. Repeated the dose at the latest outing when second in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Ready to bounce back to winning form.

Two runs this prep have been moderate. Opened with an unplaced effort in a steeplechase (4000m) at Windsor then finished fourth last time in a hurdle (4900m) at Doncaster. Big task ahead.