Back from a 85-day break. Finished off last campaign when fifth in a hurdle (4300m) at Wetherby, beaten 6 lengths. Presents a serious threat.

10-year-old gelding who is yet to break through this time in, and is on a quick turnaround after finishing ninth in a hurdle at Ayr just 10 days ago. Will need to improve sharply if figuring.

Finished fourth two back in a maiden hurdle (3300m) at Exeter. Atoned for that run last time to get the prize in a hurdle (4000m) at Uttoxeter by one length. Tough to stop again.

Filled a minor placing two runs back in a hurdle (4100m) at Ayr. Repeated the dose at the latest outing when second in a hurdle (3900m) at Wetherby, beaten 0.8 lengths. Looks very hard to beat.

Went for a short spell after finishing second in a hurdle (3900m) at Ayr two months ago. Has a solid record when resuming. Makes plenty of appeal.

Nine-year-old gelding who was well held resuming last start at very big odds ahead of what appears a fairly strong race today. Open to improvement but others rate better.

Hit the minor money last time but beaten 11 lengths when third hurdle. Encouraging run latest and rates a hope in this line-up.

Was unplaced two back in a hurdle (3900m) at Wetherby. Filled a minor prize last time in a much better performance in a hurdle (4100m) at this track, beaten 4 lengths. On his best jumping form will prove hard to beat.

Finished a modest seventh in a hurdle (3200m) at Wetherby last start. That came after he two runs ago. Might find this a bit too tough.