Has a handy record over the jumps but was not a factor last time when beaten 57 lengths into eighth in a hurdle (4200m) at Haydock Park. Disappointing on that occasion but deserves another chance.

Fluctuating luck this prep. Eased out of the race two runs ago when resuming. Returned to form with a 2 length win in a hurdle (4700m) at Uttoxeter last time. All set to make it two on the bounce.

Out to snap a lengthy winning drought which now stretches 414 days. Was 21 lengths away two back at Warwick before struggling last start. Capable of better but needs to improve.

Finished third two back in a maiden hurdle (4200m) at Haydock Park then progressed nicely last time to salute by 2.75 lengths in a hurdle (4600m) at Bangor-On-Dee. Ideally placed to win again.

Beaten a long way last time when seventh in a hurdle at Wetherby. Looking to others.

Struggling a bit recently. Two runs back finished fifth in a hurdle (4900m) at Newbury. Things didn't improve when he last start in a hurdle (4700m) at Uttoxeter. Hard to fault on his best form.

Impressed when successful in a hurdle (4600m) at this track two back then wasn't too far away when fourth more recently in a hurdle (4800m) at Wetherby. Use the win two back as a guide to his chances.

In the money two runs back in a hurdle (4800m) at Wetherby. Repeated the dose at the latest outing when second in a hurdle (4600m) at Bangor-On-Dee, beaten 4 lengths. Ideally placed return to winning form.

Eight-year-old gelding who returns from a break. Wound up last campaign with a fifth in a hurdle (4900m) at Southwell. Prepared to risk this tougher company fresh.

Impressed when successful in a hurdle (3900m) at Carlisle two runs ago then wasn't too far away when fourth more recently in a hurdle (3900m) at Carlisle. No surprise to see him back in form.

Was at long odds last time in a hurdle (4400m) at Newcastle but failed to finish. Unlikely to threaten.