Two runs this prep have been moderate. Opened with an unplaced effort in a flat race at Wetherby then finished tenth last time in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at this track. Hard to have on recent efforts.

Six-year-old gelding who has been unwanted in betting in recent runs, and has performed accordingly. Can't see him getting off the mark here.

Returned from a spell in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at this track but failed to finish. Unlikely to feature.

Showed some promise on debut last start in a bumper (3400m) at Newcastle All Weather. Having first try over obstacles. Will take a lot from that run and a better result is likely.

Has finished outside the top-three in two starts this campaign. Finished fourth when fresh from a spell in a flat race at Carlisle then was 7 lengths away in fourth in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Ayr. Ideally placed this time around.

Was at long odds last time in a maiden hurdle (3900m) at Catterick but failed to finish. Prepared to risk this time.

Filled a minor prize two runs back in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at this track. Repeated the dose more recently when third in a hurdle (4100m) at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Can return to winning form.

Only had the one start last preparation which yielded a maiden win before returning with a seventh in a Kelso maiden hurdle last start. First start over the longer journey here. Has ability and further improved for this.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at this track, finishing ninth when partnered by today's rider Conor Rabbitt. Before that first-up run he went to the Mrs S Corbett yard. Needs to go up a level.

Returns from a spell. Only appeared once when last in work and finished third in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Southwell, beaten 19 lengths. Worth thought on last run form.

Returned from a spell in a maiden hurdle (4030m) at Hexham but was eased out of the race. Fitter and he is among the better hopes.