Returns after 11 months in the spelling yard. Opened the last campaign with a minor placing in a hurdle (3900m) at Chepstow, beaten 3.5 lengths. Overall first-up record reads well, with a win and three placings from four runs.

Ran in a steeplechase (4810m) at Doncaster last start and was pulled up. Happy to risk this time.

Hasn't fired a shot this time in, the latest beaten 7 lengths in fifth in a steeplechase at Sandown Park. Has ability and can sneak a place if finds best.

Turned things around with a very competitive third in a steeplechase (3100m) at Sandown Park last start. That came after he lost the rider two runs ago. Likely to figure once more.

Made it two jumps wins on the bounce when he scored by 5 lengths in a steeplechase (3200m) at Ffos Las last start. Good chance he will add to the streak.

Returns from a 66-day spell. Generally goes well when fresh, with two wins and a placing from six first-up runs. Kicked off last prep successfully in a steeplechase (3600m) at this track. Has ability and worth including.

Had a streak of wins broken last time out when second in a steeplechase (4800m) at this track. Well worth another chance.

Had put together a series of minor placings before disappointing last time when into fell in a steeplechase (4200m) at Ascot. Hard to top on his best form.

Finished sixth when fresh from a spell two back in a steeplechase (3800m) at Ascot. Atoned for that run last time to finish third in a steeplechase (4800m) at Sandown Park, beaten 14 lengths. Won't find this easy.