Resumes today following a spell of three months. Scored two back at this track before finishing the campaign with a sixth in a hurdle (3900m) at Doncaster. The one to beat on best form.

Form only moderate last couple, struggling since winning at Cheltenham over 4800m three runs back. Better than recent runs and expected to improve sharply this line-up.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (3860m) at Ascot, finishing 11th when partnered by today's jockey Harry Cobden. Boasts strong second-up stats. Key runner - don't underestimate.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (3890m) at Doncaster, finishing fourth when partnered by today's rider James Bowen. Before that first-up run he transferred to the Nicky J. Henderson stable.

Has a handy record over the jumps but was not a factor last time when beaten 25 lengths into seventh in a hurdle (3860m) at Ascot. Disappointing on that occasion but is not to be underestimated.

Was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 41 lengths into 14th in a hurdle (3200m) at Windsor. Fitter and expected to go close this time.

Finished fourth two runs ago in a steeplechase (3200m) at Hereford then could only manage fifth most recently in a steeplechase (4110m) at this track. Looking to others.

Made it two jumps wins on the bounce when he scored by one length in a hurdle (3300m) at Taunton last start. Has now won four races from eight jumps starts. Can add to the growing tally.

Has been well held in two runs from a spell, the latest when beaten 36 lengths into 16th in a 3900m hurdle at Wetherby. Struggling and needs to do more.

Came to grief last time out in a 3300m hurdle at Newbury. What happened last time is not ideal so happy enough to avoid.

Missed the placings in a steeplechase (4130m) at Cheltenham two back then did a better job to finish third in a hurdle (5000m) at Huntingdon last time out. Will take some stopping.

Did a reasonable job when he finished third in a hurdle (3200m) at Chepstow two runs back. Improved sharply to score a dominant win by 6 lengths in a hurdle (4140m) at Huntingdon more recently. Major player again.