Was retired from the race at Newbury two months ago. Has shown some ability over the jumps. Faces tough test.

Ran in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at Plumpton last start and was pulled up. Others rate better.

Debuted nine months ago in a point to point (4828m) at Fairyhouse P2p and ran very well, finishing third and beaten 9 lengths before going for a spell. Looks one of the better hopes.

Returning from a break after making debut then going for another spell. Kicked off career at Maisemore Park back in March when a safely held fifth beaten 13L. Since switched yards. More is required.

Was unplaced first-up two starts back in a hurdle (4800m) at Cheltenham. Improved and filled a minor prize last start in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at Leicester, beaten 5 lengths. On his best jumping form is sure to prove hard to beat.

Not raced for eight months. Closed off last preparation when fourth in a maiden hurdle (4123m) at Listowel, beaten 12 lengths. Has switched to the Miss Venetia Williams stable. Sure to be tough to beat.

Back from a 258-day break. Had just one run last campaign and was sixth in a bumper (3822m) at Punchestown, beaten 13 lengths. Changed yards to the B Pauling stable. Should be primed to run well.

Yet to strike a blow in two runs this preparation. Returned with a fourth in a maiden hurdle (3900m) at Chepstow then was 28 lengths off the winner in a maiden hurdle (4110m) at Leicester two months ago. Will be thereabouts.

Six-year-old gelding who is back from a break. Wound up last campaign with a eighth in a maiden hurdle (3900m) at Chepstow. Prepared to risk this tougher company fresh.

Returned from a spell last start with a modest sixth in a maiden hurdle (3950m) at Hereford. That run was the first for the N P Mulholland yard. Will strip fitter but needs to go up a notch.

Is taking on the jumps for a second time after finding one better at his first attempt in a hurdle (4140m) at Market Rasen two months ago, beaten 3.5 lengths. Expecting another big run.

Safely held latest finishing third but beaten 17 lengths in a maiden hurdle (4110m) at Leicester. Needs to lift to be considered a chance in this.