Eight-year-old stepping out for his 3rd run back from a break and looking to snap an ordinary run of current form. Looks tested without a big turnaround in form.

Beaten a long way last time when sixth in a hurdle at Musselburgh when well in the market. Has ability and can sneak a place if finds best.

Mixed fortunes of late. Got the cash by 1.75 lengths two runs ago in a hurdle (4700m) at Hexham. Everything changed when he was pulled up last time out in a hurdle (4660m) at Hexham. Cannot be ruled out - certainly worth another chance.

Back from a 81-day break. Finished off last campaign when 11th in a maiden hurdle (3170m) at Huntingdon, beaten 76 lengths. This looks a tough line-up.

Filled a minor prize two runs ago in a hurdle (4900m) at Haydock Park. Repeated the dose more recently when third in a hurdle (4700m) at Uttoxeter, beaten 7 lengths. Prospects look very bright.

Last start ran in a hurdle (4700m) at Uttoxeter but was eased out of it. Capable enough and is worth consideration.

Missed the placings in a hurdle (4900m) at Ayr two back then improved to wind-up third in a hurdle (4800m) at Musselburgh last start. Ready to bounce back to winning form.

Was first up from a 67- day spell last start and in a hurdle (4100m) at Newcastle. Won't find this easy.

Yet to find the frame in two runs this prep. Resumed with a fourth in a hurdle (4660m) at Hexham then was 45 lengths off the winner in a hurdle (4800m) at this track nearly four weeks ago. This looks too tough.

Finished second but no match for the winner last time out in a hurdle (5100m) at Hereford. Strong contender.