Has been close without winning in small fields lately. Last start ran third when well supported in a steeplechase (3100m) at Catterick. This suits and would be tough to beat on best.

Finished fifth the start before last in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Kelso then could only manage fifth most recently in a steeplechase (3800m) at Catterick. In the mix.

Unplaced in two appearances this prep, both over the jumps. Finished seventh when first-up then was 15 lengths away in fourth more recently in a hurdle (3200m) at Uttoxeter. Big task ahead.

Has shown minimal form in recent runs, the latest in a hurdle (3200m) at Wetherby. Hard to have on recent offerings.

Returns from a break under the care of a new trainer. Doesn't win out of turn and is enduring a long run of outs. Expect he will be forward enough.

Finished third two runs back in a steeplechase (3400m) at Kelso then he failed to finish the race in a steeplechase (3300m) at Ayr last time out. Confidence may have taken a hit.

Atoned for a poor effort two runs ago with a last-start fourth in a steeplechase (3100m) at Catterick. One of the main contenders.