Made it three wins in a row last start, scoring by 12 lengths in a hurdle (4700m) at Fakenham. That came on the back of a win on the flat at Wolverhampton over 2800m. Clearly the one to beat.

Returns from a 229-day spell. Finished off last prep with a win in a hurdle (3900m) at Huntingdon, scoring by 1.5 lengths. Makes plenty of appeal.

Finished fifth two back in a hurdle (4200m) at Kelso then did a reasonable job last time when fourth in a hurdle (4100m) at this track, 4.5 lengths behind the winner. Certainly worth including.

Ran in a hurdle (3900m) at Hereford last start and was pulled up. Not likely to threaten in this field.

Safely held latest finishing fourth but beaten 28 lengths in a hurdle (3800m) at Fontwell Park. Liked to look of last run and can feature again.

Not raced for three months. Closed off last preparation with a minor placing in a hurdle (4100m) at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Presents a serious threat.

Winner of his last two starts, the latest scoring by 11 lengths in a hurdle (4100m) at this track. Expected to be prominent throughout. Will go close to a winning hat-trick.

Missed the frame two runs ago in a hurdle (4000m) at Ffos Las. Was far more impressive last time when he got the cash in a hurdle (4000m) at Worcester. All set to continue the strong recent form.

Has failed to hit the frame this campaign, the latest when tenth in a hurdle (3200m) at Southwell. Hasn't won for over a year. Unlikely to threaten today.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (3200m) at Warwick, finishing fourth when partnered by today's rider Ben Jones. Before that first-up run he transferred to the B Pauling stable. Has the ability to test the top fancies.

Returned from a 223-day spell last start and was pulled up in a hurdle (4000m) at Uttoxeter. That run was the first for the Miss J Bedi stable. Others rate better.

Safely accounted for in each of his six career outings to date. May be suited by the longer distance but making up the numbers on recent form.