Back from a 73-day break. Finished off last campaign when fourth in a hurdle (3600m) at Kelso, beaten 11 lengths. Bold showing expected while fresh.

Returns from a spell of four months and looks set for a good preparation. Concluded last campaign with a minor placing in a maiden hurdle (3400m) at Sedgefield. Sure to prove tough to stop.

Resuming. Struggled last few runs, finishing off the preparation with a pulled up in a hurdle (3200m) at Ayr. Not overly keen on his chances in this.

Missed the frame two runs ago in a hurdle (3200m) at this track. Bounced back last time when he filled a minor placing in a hurdle (3200m) at this track. Set to continue the resurgent form.

Is taking on the jumps for a second time after finding a couple better at his first attempt in a hurdle (3200m) at Uttoxeter four weeks ago, beaten 14 lengths. Leading contender again.

Not seen since finishing sixth over 2112m at Roscommon on October 13. Lining up over the jumps for the first time. Has switched to the Iain Jardine stable since the last appearance. Worth including in this line-up.

Was well fancied last time out but disappointed when tenth, beaten 27 lengths, in a maiden hurdle (3118m) at Kilbeggan. Has ability and is a solid top-three hope.

Back from a 82-day break. Had just one run last campaign and was sixth in a hurdle (4100m) at Newcastle, beaten 81 lengths. Would need to be at best to feature.

Couldn't find the top three two back in a maiden hurdle (4400m) at Cartmel then again missed out in a maiden hurdle (4000m) at Hexham last time. Won't find this easy.

Debuted with a sixth in a bumper (3319m) at Cork two starts back. Improved last start when 8 lengths away in fourth in a maiden hurdle (3319m) at Clonmel. Progressive type with solid prospects.

Yet to weigh-in in two starts to date. Did not finish the race on debut two starts back then eased out of the race most recently in a maiden hurdle (4000m) at this track. Risky conveyance.