Did well to finish second two back in a hurdle (3200m) at Kempton Park then improved sharply to chalk-up a big win in a hurdle (3200m) at Hereford nearly three weeks ago, arriving 5 lengths ahead of his rivals.

Returns from a spell of four months. Concluded last campaign with a minor placing in a hurdle (3200m) at Sandown Park. Reliable type with three jumps wins to his name. Bold showing expected while fresh.

Returned from a 160-day layoff last start and finished 9 lengths back in eighth on the flat at Wolverhampton over 2400m. That run was the first for the Steph Hollinshead yard. Others rate better.

Scored two back in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Lingfield then didn't measure up last time when he finished sixth in a hurdle (3200m) at this track, beaten 16 lengths. Looks very hard to beat if he is on-song.

Needs to show something after two poor efforts this prep, the latest when beaten 20 lengths in a 3300m hurdle at Stratford-On-Avon. Should benefit from those runs and cannot be underestimated.

Was at long odds last time in a hurdle (3200m) at Plumpton but failed to finish. Hard to make a decent case.

Did a good job to finish third two back in a hurdle (3200m) at Fakenham but could only manage eighth in a hurdle (3200m) at Plumpton last time, arriving 21 lengths behind the winner. Right in the mix.

Has kept to flat racing at his last 6 starts. Last start finished fifth at Leicester over 2400m. Suited back to jumping and has the ability to feature.