Not raced for three months. Closed off last preparation when fifth in a hurdle (3200m) at Wetherby, beaten 46 lengths. Expected to play a major role.

Impressed when he got the job done two runs ago in a hurdle (3100m) at Musselburgh. Did a good job to finish second more recently in a hurdle (3400m) at Newcastle, beaten just one length. Go on the good win two back.

Was disappointing first-up last start when sixth, beaten 25 lengths, in a 4000m steeplechase at Newcastle. Definite chance. Worth consideration.

Form was good prior to a disappointing run last time in a steeplechase (4800m) at Hexham so went for a break. Can return in winning form.

Finished ninth two runs ago in a maiden hurdle (3400m) at Newcastle then finished seventh most recently in a hurdle (3400m) at this track. Must be a chance in today's scenario.

Did a good job to finish third two back in a hurdle (3400m) at this track but could only manage fifth in a hurdle (3400m) at Sedgefield last time, arriving 22 lengths behind the winner. Not sure he is up to this.

Failed to finish at the last two runs of last campaign, the most recent when he pulled up over 3400m at this track. Prefer to watch first up.

Unplaced two starts back in a hurdle (3200m) at Ayr then produced a better result last start when he wound up in fourth in a hurdle (3200m) at Ayr, beaten 7 lengths. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.

Easily accounted for last start in a hurdle (4100m) at Newcastle finishing fifth and beaten 12 lengths. Might struggle without further improvement.

Failed to complete the course two starts back. Finished fifth last time, beaten 24 lengths, in a hurdle (4800m) at Musselburgh. Confidence looks to be down.