Returns from a break. Last appeared five months ago when he failed to complete the course in a steeplechase (3200m) at this track. No surprise to see him back in form today.

Returns from a 123-day spell. Started just once when last in work and was successful in a hurdle (3200m) at Uttoxeter, scoring by 5.5 lengths. Sure to prove tough to stop.

Genuine jumper who found Hurricane Pat far too good at his most recent run, beaten 7 lengths in a hurdle (3200m) at this track. Sure to prove tough to beat.

Hasn't fired since winning three back at Taunton, the latest finishing eighth at Wincanton in a hurdle. Needs to find best form.

Returns from a 182-day spell. Finished off last prep with a win in a steeplechase (3200m) at this track, scoring by 1.75 lengths. Reliable jumper with eight wins to his name from 29 appearances.

Saluted in a hurdle (3200m) at Warwick two starts back then performed poorly when beaten 20 lengths into fifth in a hurdle (3300m) at Newbury last time. Looks to have the job ahead.

Hasn't raced for six months. Closed last campaign with a win in a steeplechase (3700m) at Auteuil, getting home by 1.5 lengths. Over the break has changed yards to the Nick Scholfield stable. Talented jumper with a good strike-rate.

Couldn't find the top three two back in a hurdle (3200m) at this track then again missed out in a hurdle (3800m) at Newbury last time. Right in the mix if anywhere near his best.

Back from a 71-day break. Finished off last campaign when sixth in a hurdle (3200m) at Ffos Las, beaten 35 lengths. This looks tough and others preferred.