Was pulled up in a steeplechase over 6800m at Uttoxeter at the last run before a break. Others are preferred.

Back from a 257-day break. Finished off last campaign when fourth in a steeplechase (5000m) at Catterick, beaten 63 lengths. Can return in top form.

Resumes after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign with a sixth in a steeplechase (5100m) at Haydock Park, beaten 19 lengths. Looks one of the better hopes.

Winner of both starts this time in, scoring in a hurdle (4600m) at Market Rasen last time by 1.5 lengths. Expected to be prominent throughout. Will go close to a winning hat-trick.

Eight-year-old mare who returns from a break. Wound up last campaign with a fourth in a hurdle (4700m) at Chepstow. Tougher class here fresh and not expected to threaten this line-up.

Far from disgraced when third in a steeplechase (4800m) at Market Rasen last start after finishing second two runs back. Going well and looks a top-three prospect again.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a steeplechase (3900m) at this track, finishing fifth when partnered by today's rider Callum Pritchard. Needs to find a bit more to feature.