Did a good job to finish second two back in a hurdle (3400m) at Aintree. Improved to chalk-up a win in a hurdle (3700m) at this track 30 days ago, arriving one length ahead of his rivals. Likely to figure prominently again.

Nine-year-old mare whose current form is pretty unimpressive and she is now winless in 630 days. Could only manage ninth in a steeplechase (3319m) at Roscommon last start. Strike-rate is pretty poor and looks tested here.

Finished seventh when fresh from a spell last start in a hurdle (3400m) at Aintree, with today's rider Tom Bellamy steering. Has ability and strips fitter. Worth including.

Was disappointing again last time when fifth, beaten 21 lengths, in a hurdle (3200m) at Southwell. Struggling and makes little appeal.

Has tackled small fields at his last couple and racing genuinely, finishing in the minors. Last start ran third when well in the market in a hurdle (3200m) at Plumpton. Has ability and looks due. Definite claims.

Finished fourth and never threatened last start in a hurdle (4000m) at Worcester when beaten 11 lengths. Rates strongly on latest and expected to feature in the finish again.