Missed the placings in a hurdle (4200m) at Cheltenham two back then did a better job to finish second in a hurdle (4200m) at Kempton Park last time out. Best form over the jumps stacks up well.

Sure to strip fitter following two runs from a break, the latest when sixth in a 3000m hurdle at this track. Looks a top-three prospect with those runs under his belt.

Missed the frame two runs ago when resuming in a hurdle (3900m) at Doncaster. Was far more impressive last time when he got the cash in a hurdle (3300m) at Doncaster. Hard to fault on his recent run.

Resumed after a 263-day spell last start and failed to complete the course in a hurdle (3700m) at Exeter. Makes plenty of appeal on best.

Opened the campaign with a solid second in a hurdle (4300m) at Wetherby then last start saluted in a hurdle (4110m) at Leicester 42 days ago. Can add to the recent impressive results.

Failed to complete the course two starts back. Finished eighth last time, beaten 12 lengths, in a hurdle (3380m) at Cheltenham. Won't find this easy.

Hasn't threatened in two runs back this time in, the latest when 11th hurdle. Expected to be unwanted in betting again.

Settled well out of it when resuming in a hurdle at this track over 3000m, safely held when tenth. Will strip fitter and tackles a longer distance this time. Prefer to wait until he shows some form.

Safely held latest finishing fourth but beaten 17 lengths in a maiden hurdle (4110m) at Leicester. Looks a strong winning chance today.

Going well this prep. Placed first-up two starts ago in a hurdle (3400m) at Newton Abbot then filled a minor prize again last start in a hurdle (3300m) at Exeter, beaten a nose. Ideally placed return to winning form.

Finished fifth two back in a hurdle (3900m) at Lingfield. Turned things around last time to grab third in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Uttoxeter, beaten 12 lengths. Hard to fault on current form.

Has returned in fair form. Placed when resuming two starts back in a hurdle (3200m) at Worcester then was beaten 19 lengths into eighth in a hurdle (3300m) at Cheltenham two months ago. Will be thereabouts.