Was unplaced two back in a hurdle (4900m) at Haydock Park. Filled a minor prize last start in a much better performance in a hurdle (4800m) at Cheltenham, beaten 1.3 lengths. Finds a suitable assignment and can return to winning form.

Failed to finish at the last two runs of last campaign, the most recent when he pulled up over 4860m at Haydock Park. Prepared to risk while fresh.

Ended a winning trot abruptly last start when he fell in a hurdle (4200m) at Kempton Park. On his best form is sure to prove hard to beat.

Finished fourth when fresh from a spell last start in a hurdle (4100m) at Newbury, with today's rider Jonjo O'neill Jr steering. Has the ability to test the top fancies.

Was unplaced when resuming two back in a hurdle (4100m) at Newbury. Bounced back last time to salute in a hurdle (5200m) at Warwick by 4.5 lengths. Major player again.

Nine-year-old gelding resuming. Like the distance and handy performer when racing first up. Has to be included.

Was beaten a long way at Haydock Park last time when a 43 length fifth but overall record sound with four wins from eight starts. Has the ability and looks an each way chance.