Was very good when returning from a 409-day layoff most recently winning a maiden hurdle (3900m) at Catterick by 2.25L. Before that first-up run he made the move to the Jonjo & A J O'neill stable. In the mix.

Had a streak of wins broken last time out when fourth in the G1 Formby (Tolworth) Novices' Hurdle (3400m) at Aintree. Well fancied in this. Shapes well here and expected to atone.

Lightly-raced five-year-old making his jumps debut. Lined up for only the second time, and was resuming after a spell, when he finished seventh in a 3100m contest at Catterick recently, beaten 22 lengths. Facing a difficult task.

Made debut with a strong run, beaten a in fourth place over 3250m in a Hexham bumper. Can open winning account this time.

Seven-year-old who has been safely held at big odds lately. Hard to have on recent performances.

Outclassed in both efforts to date, the latest when beaten 53 lengths in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Ayr. Form reversal unlikely.

Resuming after 11 months off. Still a maiden. Has placed when fresh but happy to watch this time.

Was unplaced two back in a maiden hurdle (4030m) at Hexham then again missed out in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Kelso last start. Looking to others.

Comes here 20 days after a 24 length eighth first-up in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Ayr at just his second racetrack appearance. Might be out of his depth.

Sparingly- raced five-year-old who was appearing for only the second time when he found a couple better first-up in a bumper (3400m) at Sedgefield. Might find this a bit tough.

Couldn't find the top three two back in a hurdle (3900m) at Catterick then again missed out in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Kelso last start. Only needs to jump well to be right in the finish.

Yet to find a placing in two starts to date, the latest a 27 length fourth in a hurdle (3300m) at Doncaster. Might find this a bit tough.