Only narrowly beaten when losing his unbeaten record in the G1 Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle two starts ago. Weakened on the run in behind Bossman Jack last time out at Cheltenham. Worth another chance in a suitable race.

Stylish winner of a Chepstow novice hurdle in February and ran a huge race when only 4.25L down in sixth place in the G1 Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle last month. Will prove hard to beat.

Very experienced seven year old who was narrowly denied at Newbury three weeks ago. Pulled out at Cheltenham on account of the ground but should be fine on this surface. Needs a career best to feature.

Well-held behind Montemares at Kelso most recently but was making steady progress through the ranks before. Likely to find one or two of these too good. No surprise to see him hit the frame for a place.

Hasn't been seen since winning at Lingfield Park in December by 2.5L. Not disgraced at G2 level at Haydock Park the start before. Interesting if attracting support.

Wasn't disgraced behind the smart No Drama This End in the G1 Challow Novice Hurdle at Christmas before running out a comfortable 6.5L winner of the G2 Premier Kelso Novices’ Hurdle last time out. Strong place claims.

Now steps up in trip having been well held in the G2 Dovecote Novices' Hurdle at Kempton Park in February. The bare figures of his form isn't good enough to get involved. Best watched.

French-raider who wasn't beaten far in the G2 Prix La Barka at Auteuil just three weeks ago. Encounters very different ground here. Market confidence would be noteworthy.

Faultless this season with four straight wins including a comfortable win in the G3 EBF Novices' Handicap Hurdle final at Sandown Park last month. Might need softer ground to be seen at his best. Can't be ruled out into a Grade 1.

Has plenty of experience and caught the eye with his finishing effort when fourth in the G1 Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle. Perhaps doesn't have the flashy profiles as others possess. Makes plenty of appeal.

Busy dual-purpose horse who scored in impressive fashion when last seen at Newcastle in the French Furze Novices' Hurdle back in November. Kept fresh and has gone well fresh in the past. Not without a chance but needs more.

Unplaced when fancied in the G2 Nickel Coin Mares Jumpers Flat Race here last year but a comfortable winner of the G2 Mares' Novices' Hurdle Finale at Newbury three weeks ago. Unlikely to be too far away.

Has been highly tried since finishing second at Exeter in December. Only 3.5L down in fifth in the G1 Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham four weeks ago and gets plenty of weight relief. No forlorn hope.