Encountered a small field last start and found Royal Infantry far too good in a steeplechase (4000m) at Hexham, finishing 7 lengths away when the judge called a halt. Another big run is on the cards.

Returns from a spell. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a hurdle (4300m) at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Reliable type with two jumps wins to his name. This looks a nice race to kick off.

Was very good when returning from a 217-day layoff most recently, beaten 18 lengths into third in a steeplechase (4000m) at Hexham. Before that first-up run he made the move to the Mrs A M Thomson yard. Others rate better.

Was very good when returning from a 130-day layoff most recently, scoring in a hurdle (3200m) at Perth by 1.3 lengths. Fitter and sure to go well again.

Last raced when he rounded off his maiden campaign with a win by 8 lengths in a bumper (3400m) at Newcastle All Weather. Shapes up nicely.

Resumed in a maiden hurdle (4000m) at Perth last start but failed to finish. Looks safely held.

Was lining up for just the second time when he turned in a better effort to finish second, beaten 13 lengths, in a point to point (4828m) at Tattersalls P2p back on May 24 at his most recent appearance. Strong contender.

Did little on debut over 3200m at Perth and makes jumps debut here. Hard to recommend after that first run.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (3200m) at Perth, finishing tenth when partnered by today's rider Brian Hughes. Fitter and expected to go close this time.

Was lining up for just the second time when he clocked-in fifth, beaten 71 lengths, in a hurdle (4000m) at Perth back on June 7 at his most recent appearance. Looks tested in this line-up.

Failed to finish at the last two runs of last campaign, the most recent when she pulled up over 4000m at Perth. Expected to struggle against these.

Returning from a break after making debut then going for another spell. Was safely held at first outing when fifth and beaten 12 lengths in a at Ballindenisk P2p. Has since switched yards. Further improved and given another chance here.

Well beaten two back before running ninth last start beaten 30 lengths in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Perth. Unlikely to improve enough to threaten in this.

Resumes after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign with a ninth in a hurdle (3200m) at Perth, beaten 32 lengths. Capable of playing a role in the finish.

Finished third and never threatened last start in a steeplechase (3100m) at Hexham when beaten 10 lengths. Expected to run well again if performs up to latest effort.

Finished fifth and never threatened last start in a steeplechase (4000m) at Newcastle when beaten 16 lengths. Liked the look of last run and can feature again.

Made a strong return from a 180-day layoff last time out in a hurdle (4000m) at Perth, finishing third when partnered by today's jockey Dominic Hislop. Key runner who is expected to feature again.

Performed well first up last start when second in a hurdle (4000m) at Carlisle nearly three weeks ago. Will prove tough to beat.

Finished fourth when fresh from a spell last start in a hurdle (4000m) at Carlisle, with today's rider Danny Mcmenamin piloting. Fitter and sure to improve sharply.

Was at long odds last time in a hurdle (4200m) at Kelso but failed to finish. Unlikely to feature.

Will start at long odds here after he was unwanted in betting when resuming and was safely held. Fitter for the run but looks well outclassed on last few outings.

Has now stretched out to 22 career starts without breaking through. Hard to see him playing a part in this race.

Has gone 984 days without a win and hard to see that changing here first-up. Others more appealing today.

Has been well held in all four career runs to date. Likely to find this too tough without big improvement.

Finished seventh two back in a hurdle (4800m) at Perth. Atoned for that run last time to salute in a hurdle (4500m) at Kelso by a neck. Hard to beat in this rich vain of form.

Resumes after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign with a fourth in a hurdle (4300m) at this track, beaten 20 lengths. Can feature in the finish.

Made it three wins on the trot at his latest appearance, scoring over 4000m in a hurdle at Hexham. Hard to fault of late and can win again.

Returns from a spell. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a hurdle (5330m) at Perth, beaten 6 lengths. Has since switched to the Lucinda Scudamore stable. Must be considered.

Returns from a 172-day spell. Finished off last prep with a win in a hurdle (5100m) at Cartmel, scoring by 2.5 lengths. Another bold showing expected while fresh.

Was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 48 lengths into sixth in a hurdle (3400m) at Newcastle. Needs to find a bit more to feature.

Should be fitter after two outings since a break. Safely held fresh but ran an improved race latest when second in a hurdle (3200m) at Kelso. Looks suited here and can hit the frame.

Was well off his best when resuming last start, finishing 21 lengths away in eighth in a hurdle (4000m) at Hexham. Others are going better.

Ran in a hurdle (4000m) at Carlisle last start and was pulled up. Unlikely to feature.