Was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 28 lengths into eighth in a hurdle (3200m) at Uttoxeter. That run was the first for the Jennie Candlish yard. Each-way chance with added fitness.

Resuming after eight months. Finished off last campaign winning by a neck Chelmsford October 9 over 2800m. Among the main contenders here.

Mixing the disciplines recently. Unplaced two back on the flat then finished third last time in a hurdle (3200m) at Southwell, beaten 2 lengths. Looks very hard to beat.

Was very good when returning from a 548-day layoff most recently, saluting in a hurdle (3300m) at Market Rasen by 5 lengths. That run was the first for the Adrian Keatley stable. Big chance to go two-for-two this prep.

Unplaced two starts ago in a hurdle (3300m) at Bangor-On-Dee then improved last start when he finished fifth in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Hexham, beaten 41 lengths. Hard to fault on his best jumps form.

Returns from a break under the care of a new trainer. Likely to need this run.

Failed to finish for the second run in succession at the last outing nearly three weeks ago in a hurdle (4700m) at Uttoxeter when he was eased out of the race. No surprise to see him back in form today.

Ran in a hurdle (3400m) at Newton Abbot last start and was pulled up. Needs to regain punters' trust.