Races ORB Cheltenham - ENG

Returned from a huge absence to win (4950m) at Wincanton before struggling on his chase debut at Doncaster. Must bounce back over hurdles. Will need more.

Stayed on well to finish runner-up in the Punchestown qualifier on his handicap debut in November. Third at Limerick since and remains interesting now back up in trip.

After going chasing has run well revisiting hurdles past two starts. Good second at Musselburgh 39 days ago. Could have more to give but will need it in this. Could be thereabouts.

Won snugly over hurdles (4700m) at Leopardstown when last seen three months ago. Winner of four of his nine starts over hurdles and has the potential for more.

Not raced for four months. Proved he remained in excellent form when second to Supreme Gift at Market Rasen in November. More needed off a career-high mark and the yard haven't been flying of late. Might struggle.

Struggled at Kempton and Leopardstown following his victory in a qualifier for this race at Market Rasen in November. Career-best needed in first-time blinkers.

Prevailed narrowly at Punchestown on decent ground in October and proved he remained progressive when going down narrowly at Carlisle in December. Claims under a top apprentice.

Returns after three months off. Raced freely when third in a competitive handicap hurdle at Leopardstown last time. Needs to prove she stays this trip. Remains unexposed and the stable won this in 2021. In the mix.

Third behind Will The Wise and Maxi Mac Gold in a big-field handicap at Naas last time. Each-way contender.

Returned from a 102-day break with a solid third in a hurdle (4620m) at Exeter. Highly regarded by top connections and could go well in first-time cheekpieces.

Finished fourth in a competitive handicap hurdle on testing ground at Naas. Could feature on this sounder surface with Jack Kennedy taking over for the first time.

Shaped nicely when runner-up to a promising sort at Sandown last time out. Needs to prove he can cope with forecast better ground conditions. Warrants thought.

Took his record to four from seven over hurdles with a gutsy success on heavy ground at Naas. Remains unexposed for a leading stable and must be respected.

Did well to win a qualifier for this event (4860m) at Haydock Park by 2.25 lengths. Up 3.5kg but could go well under Jamie Brace. Warrants thought.

Won at Doncaster before beating Shanagh Bob at Huntingdon last time. Faces a tougher task off a 3kg higher mark. This may prove harder.

Made a winning return from a 332-day layoff last time out at Chepstow. Back in good order but he's now twelve and needs to find a bit more to feature.

Finished 2.5L behind Will The Wise at Naas last start. Looks vulnerable from a win perspective. May need more.

Won a G2 novice hurdle here in December 2023. Finished a good runner-up when reverted to hurdles at Huntingdon in first-time cheekpieces two starts ago. Not completely ruled out.

Bounced back to form when second over hurdles at Haydock Park. Fitted with a first-time tongue-tie but likely needs to find further progress. Might struggle.

Showed improved form to score in a handicap hurdle at Exeter by 2.75 lengths last start. Now four from seven in handicap company and cannot be ignored for a leading stable.

Struggled when eighth in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time. Others hold stronger claims.

Completed a hat-trick last spring which included a course and distance success. Ran well when fourth at Huntingdon last time but this is tougher. More needed.

Won at Kelso before keeping on into fourth in a qualifier for this event at Musselburgh. Not yet fully exposed but this is very competitive. Others preferred. Look elsewhere.

Well-beaten when sixth at Wetherby last time. Can front run. Others far more persuasive. Might struggle.