Unplaced two starts back in a hurdle (3900m) at Bangor-On-Dee then produced a better result last start when he finished fourth in a hurdle (4300m) at Ayr, beaten 33 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable event.

Opened the campaign with a respectable third in a hurdle (3400m) at Newcastle then last start scored in a hurdle (4200m) at Doncaster 57 days ago. Looks very hard to beat in this sort of form.

Returns from a 510-day spell. Finished off last prep with a win in a hurdle (5000m) at Carlisle, scoring by a long neck. Hard to rule out.

Resumes after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign with a fourth in a hurdle (4700m) at Uttoxeter, beaten 38 lengths. Capable of playing a role in the finish.

Disappointed when fifth in a hurdle (4100m) at Newcastle first-up from a spell. Looks tested without significant improvement.

Failed to finish last start over the jumps at Kelso after finishing fifth the run before in a 5200m steeplechase at Kelso. Bold showing expected on his best figures.

Varying fortunes of late. Two runs ago found a couple better in a steeplechase (4700m) at Newcastle. Not such a happy tale most recently when he was eased out of the race in a hurdle (4200m) at Haydock Park. Won't find this easy.

Returns after two months off. Opened the last campaign with a solid second in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track, beaten a head. Overall first-up record reads well, with three wins and two placings from six runs. Key runner while fresh.

Returns from a spell. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a hurdle (4000m) at Sedgefield, beaten half a length. Key runner while fresh.

Not raced for three months. Closed off last preparation when fourth in a steeplechase (4800m) at Ayr, beaten 28 lengths. This looks a tough line-up.

Impossible to fault recently, stringing together two wins over the jumps. Added to the tally in a hurdle (4000m) at this track last start, scoring by half a length. Wouldn’t get off the bandwagon just yet.

Made a strong return from a 230-day layoff last time out in a hurdle (3250m) at this track finishing third when partnered by today's rider Harry Reed. Before that first-up run he transferred to the Tristan Davidson stable. May improve.