Resumed from a spell last start in a 3400m hurdle at Cartmel and was beaten 34 lengths into seventh. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.

Was unplaced first-up two starts back in a hurdle (4000m) at Hexham. Improved and filled a minor prize last start in a hurdle (4600m) at Worcester, beaten 1.5 lengths. Certainly worth another chance in this suitable contest.

Last three runs have been ordinary since winning at Hexham four back. Beaten 39 lengths when ninth in a hurdle (4700m) at this track last start. Others appear to be going better.

Did fairly well when he finished third in a steeplechase (4200m) at this track two runs back. Improved sharply to score by 3 lengths in a steeplechase (4800m) at this track at the latest outing. Ideally placed to win again.

Made a strong return from a 286-day layoff last time out in a hurdle (4000m) at Worcester, finishing second when partnered by today's rider Freddie Gingell. Has the ability to test the top fancies.

Struggling to recapture his best form, the latest effort a disappointing seventh, beaten 26 lengths, in a steeplechase (4600m) at Worcester. Looking elsewhere.

Has been close without winning in small fields lately. Last start ran second when well supported in a hurdle (4400m) at Stratford-On-Avon. Overdue for a win and is among the chances.

Extremely good jumper who has strung together two wins over the obstacles. Added to the tally last time in a hurdle (4400m) at Cartmel. Good chance he will add to the streak.

Returned from a 80-day spell last start with a win in a hurdle (4000m) at Worcester with today's rider Jonathan Burke piloting. Before that first-up run he went to the J P Owen yard. Leading contender.