Marked improvement required following a Class 3 hurdle success over 3200m at Kempton Park. Others rate better.

Impressed when successful by 9L in a 3200m Thurles handicap hurdle on latest appearance. In form but this looks too tough.

The best bumper horse in the field. Atoned for a final-flight mishap when the most likely winner at Leopardstown over Christmas with a facile 3L success in a 3200m Thurles maiden hurdle most recently. Major player.

Winner of the G2 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse in November. Has since disappointed with a fourth in the G1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle behind Talk The Talk. Jack Kennedy prefers El Cairos. Hard to endorse.

Winner of multiple French bumpers representing Mathieu Pitart. Unknown potential in view of an impressive 9L success over 3200m at Punchestown in a maiden hurdle last time. Not discounted.

Made a remarkable impression when making all on rules debut, registering a dominant 38L win in a 3200m Fairyhouse maiden hurdle. Clearly highly regarded. Makes appeal.

Long-time antepost favourite for this contest whose reputation suffered when defeated at short odds in the G1 Formby Novices' Hurdle over 3400m at Aintree. Likely had excuses that day with hurdles omitted. Has claims with the right run.

Has improved markedly since arriving at Nicky Henderson's yard, winning all three hurdles starts. Recorded an imperious 18L success in the G2 Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle at Haydock most recently. Leading contender.

Found the step up to G2 company beyond him when seventh in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle on latest outing. Hard to support.

Recorded a sixth win from only seven starts under Rules with an impressive 27L success at Newbury most recently. Hard to knock form and among the chances again.

Showed fierce determination to land the G1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle over 3200m at Leopardstown most recently. Warrants serious consideration.

Creditable performer across both codes. Resumed after a 161-day spell last start with a strong win in a 3200m maiden hurdle at Punchestown. Requires further improvement.