Much better when beaten 3.75L into second at Taunton (3300m) on sole start this season. That form remains a long way short of what's needed here however.

Unchallenged in landing first two starts in jumpers flat races, including a Listed contest at Ascot. Finished an honest third in the G1 Champion Bumper (3300m) at Cheltenham beaten 2.75L. Has the proven class to land this.

Impressive in landing first two starts, including a Class 2 contest at Cheltenham. Not so good since upped in grade, including when 18th in the G1 Champion Bumper last time (3300m). Best to look elsewhere now.

Winner of a point who built upon his stable debut, when scoring at Fakenham by 1.75L (3200m) in a maiden race in February. This undoubtedly harder but shouldn’t be far away.

Winner of his first two outings, before a creditable fifth of 15 in a Listed flat race at Ascot (3100m) in December behind the re-opposing Bass Hunter. Needs to find best to be competitive here.

Won two of three starts when trained in Ireland. No show in a Listed race at Newbury (3300m) back in February on first start for this stable. Better ground may suit but happy enough to take on.

Created a mighty impression landing a Sandown flat race in November by 16L (3200m). Beaten into sixth at Kempton 104 days later. Fair possibility he can bounce back.

Sole representative for Willie Mullins. Comfortably landed a four-runner event at Fairyhouse (3300m) by 5L on stable debut in February. Entitled to plenty of respect.

Limited form to date, finishing second beaten 1.75L in an ordinary event at Lingfield (3200) on the all-weather in December last time. Hard to make a case for him.

Looked a smart recruit when making all the running at Warwick (3200m) on stable and rules debut last month scoring by 1.25L. Another with a chance for his well-represented yard.

Three placed efforts across all starts, including on stable debut when beaten 1.75L at Chepstow (3200m) four weeks back. Wears a tongue tie for the first time. Could be up to the challenge.

Evidently had his issues, given he has had only three career starts across two years. Very easily landed a flat race at Hereford (3200m) by 6L last month. Shapes as a leading contender now.

One of four representing trainer Ben Pauling and seemingly the choice of the stable jockey. Successful by 1.75L at Taunton (3300m) in a national hunt flat race in February. Exciting prospect with more to come.

Point scorer who nicely landed a Warwick contest on stable debut in December (3200m) by 6.5L. Underwhelming on testing ground since in Listed grade at Newbury. Should figure if back on song.

Doing better with every start, scoring his second bumper victory at Newcastle (3400m) in January by 11L. Approaching three months since last seen. A top run would not be the biggest surprise.

Scored in a Hereford flat race (3200m) by 5.25L in November. Not necessarily progressed since with a weight penalty. Outside chance on best form.

Passing Glance gelding who was victorious on debut in a national hunt flat race (3200m) at Kelso in February. Has the right jockey on board and stable do well in this sphere. Couldn't dismiss easily.

Poet's Word gelding who was well supported on debut when landing a national hunt flat race (3500m) at Fontwell Park by 6L last month. In tougher company but worth plenty of thought.

Four-year-old who made a striking impression when winning on debut over course and distance in November. Third beaten 4L at Kempton (3200m) after a 105 day absence last time. Not surprising if he features.

Victorious at Catterick (3100m) in January on only start for previous yard. Fourth beaten 8.5L at Warwick in an ordinary enough race last time. Looks safely held in this company.