Raced below best at sole run last campaign, finishing seventh in a hurdle at Exeter when beaten 78 lengths. Safely held before a break and not likely to threaten.

Debuted four months ago in a bumper (3300m) at Exeter and ran very well, finishing second and beaten 2.75 lengths before going for a spell. Leading contender.

Hit the frame last time but a fair way from the winner Pioneer Pete when beaten 16 lengths hurdle. No match for the winner but appears well placed here. Must respect.

Beaten 2.5 lengths when second at Cornwall P2p before he was comfortably held maiden hurdle at Chepstow last time at long odds. Failed to threaten latest and would need significant improvement.

Returns after a brief layoff. Last appeared when he finished fourth in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at Plumpton three months ago, that effort a nice progression after being safely held the run before. Strong contender.

Went down by half a length to finish second in a hurdle (4900m) at Newbury in latest outing. Top winning chance this line-up.

Made an impressive debut when a 12 length winner over 4200m in a at Edgcote. Rates strongly and has good upside. Can make it back to back wins.

Five-year-old gelding third-up today on the back pretty average runs since resuming. Finished sixth in a maiden hurdle at Warwick most recently. Fitter again but struggling for best and needs to do more.

Returns after a break of five months. Last appeared when she eased out of the race on her jumps debut in a maiden hurdle (3950m) at Hereford. One of the genuine hopes in the race.