Lightly raced in recent times due to a heart issue and was pulled up at Ascot in the G1 Clarence House Steeplechase in January. Unlucky in defeat here last season over course and distance. Could play a big part.

Admirable horse for connections with ten career wins. Honest performance when fourth in the G1 Cheltenham Gold Cup last month. Now wears cheekpieces for the first time on this drop in trip. One of two for Dan Skelton and Harry Skelton rides

Produced a dominant performance to win the G1 Ryanair (Festival Trophy) Steeplechase (4100m) at Cheltenham last time out. A notable non-runner made that task easier. He has a lot of ability and rates as the one to beat.

Ran a huge race for a long way behind Heart Wood in the G1 Ryanair (Festival Trophy) Steeplechase last month before dropping 16L down into fourth. This test could suit better. Holds interesting claims and not ruled out.

The second runner for Dan Skelton. Solid performer in the top 3200m contests this season and there's a question to answer now going up in trip for the first time at this level. Place claims at best.

Climbed through the grades this season and no match for the progressive Thistle Ask in two G2 outings this winter. Pulled up early on in the G1 Queen Mother Champion Chase last month. Up in trip. Looking elsewhere.

Leopardstown specialist winning the G1 Paddy's Reward Club Chase for the last two seasons. Disappointing back there in the G1 Dublin Chase last month in a first time visor. Cheekpieces back on. Not ruled out if staying the trip.