Failed to finish at his latest appearance in a 3400m handicap steeplechase at Ascot then went for a break. No.

Boasts a remarkable record in this contest, won in 2024 and placed in 2023 and 2025. Veteran who likely depends on first-time cheekpieces to inspire improvement. Hard to endorse.

Notably defeated Majborough in the G2 Hilly Way Steeplechase at Cork in December. Form since has been subpar. Not likely.

High-class chaser who registered an imperious 9L win in the G1 Tingle Creek Chase before coming to grief in the G1 Clarence House Steeple Chase at Ascot. Can bounce back. Main danger.

Avoided the Arkle in favour of chancing this. Ran solidly when 0.5L runner-up behind the high-class Romeo Coolio in the G1 Racing Post Novice Chase when last seen. Has ability and looks a danger to the top few.

G1 winner as a novice chaser who progressed when defeating the high-class Jonbon in the course and distance G2 Shloer Chase. Clearly subpar when third in the G1 Tingle Creek at Sandown most recently. Major player.

Hit the frame when returning from a spell last start in the G2 Game Spirit Chase at Newbury. This will stretch him.

Not seen to best effect due to jumping errors on occasions over fences but improved markedly with cheekpieces fitted last time with a 19L success in the 3400m G1 Dublin Chase. Leading contender.

Resuming after a twelve-month spell. Last seen falling when travelling strongly in this contest last year. Boasts a creditable fresh record. Each-way hope.

Found Lulamba far too good in the G2 Game Spirit Chase at Newbury most recently. Unlikely to appreciate the rise in standard. Prepared to just watch this time.