Back from a 88-day break. Finished off last campaign when fourth in a steeplechase (4700m) at Chepstow, beaten 42 lengths. Must include among the chances.

Strong run last time out in a steeplechase (3300m) at Huntingdon on December 22. Has claims in this race if he can reproduce that form today. Expected to go close.

12-year-old gelding who was well held last time when sixth in a steeplechase (3900m) at Wetherby. Hard to make a positive case for him this time.

Missed the frame two back in a steeplechase (4500m) at Leicester. Turned things around last time to finish third in a steeplechase (3900m) at Fontwell Park, beaten 9 lengths. Big task ahead.

Scored two back in a steeplechase (3800m) at this track then failed last time when she finished fourth in a steeplechase (3900m) at Wetherby, beaten 13 lengths. Must be given another chance - will take some stopping.

Bounced back with a respectable second in a steeplechase (3400m) at this track last start. That came after he eased out of the race two runs ago. All set for a return to the winner's list.

Veteran still capable of running a solid race when in form. Comes into this off a last-start fourth in a steeplechase (3800m) at Catterick last start. Others going better.