Returns from a spell of eight months. Concluded last campaign with a minor placing in a hurdle (3300m) at Doncaster, beaten 2.75 lengths. Should be about the mark.

A streak of wins came to an end last start when finishing second in a hurdle (3900m) at Wetherby as favourite. Suited here and sure to go close.

Coming back to racing after seven months off. Has a good record resuming. Rates strongly and can return in winning form.

Was unplaced when resuming in a hurdle (3200m) at Plumpton two starts back. Backs up just 8 days after he improved won a hurdle (3200m) at Plumpton by 8 lengths. All set to continue the strong recent form.

Resumed after a spell last start with a modest fourth in a steeplechase (3200m) at Uttoxeter. Will strip fitter and makes plenty of appeal.

Missed the frame when fresh from a spell two back in a hurdle (3200m) at Chepstow. Bounced back last time to fill a minor placing in a hurdle (3200m) at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. In the mix again.

Has gone 648 days without a win and hard to see that changing here first-up. Hard to have in this and would prefer later on.

Not raced for four months. Closed off last preparation when seventh in a hurdle (3200m) at Uttoxeter, beaten 7 lengths. This looks tough and others preferred.