Races ORB Cheltenham - ENG

Third behind an in-form mare in a Listed chase at Newbury last time. Cheekpieces will need to eke out more if she is to defy top weight.

Shared the lead when unseating his rider at the first fence in the final circuit at Haydock last time. Won the same Grand National Trial last season. Not discounted for a top Irish yard.

Made it two from four over fences with a victory at Fairyhouse last start. Struggled when fifth in the G1 Faugheen Novice Chase (3900m) at Limerick prior. Unexposed and tough to rule out for Willie and Patrick Mullins.

Ran better than the 27L margin suggested when last of three in the G2 Hampton Novices' Chase at Windsor. Warrants thought.

Looks tough to side with after being pulled up at Sandown last time. Others hold stronger claims. May struggle.

Ran well when third at Punchestown last outing. Has form on good ground and could be suited by this stiffer stamina test.

Below par when he finished fifth in a handicap chase at Doncaster last time out. Others preferred.

Well beaten when sixth over 5400m in a chase at Punchestown last time. Leading amateur booked but others look more persuasive. Hard to have.

Returning from a break when beaten 40 lengths into fifth in a steeplechase (6280m) at Musselburgh. More required to feature.

Won a hunter chase at this meeting twelve months ago but she's fallen and unseated on both outings this season. Others preferred after her preparation. May struggle.

Jumped poorly when fourth at Haydock but still stuck to the task well. Good second to a well-handicapped sort in this last year. Dangerous to rule out in first-time cheekpieces.

Got off the mark over fences with a smooth performance at Punchestown. Up 4kg but she could have more to offer up in distance. Give consideration.

Won well at Gowran in October before finishing runner-up in a very competitive Listed handicap chase at Leopardstown in December. Solid contender back from a break.

Not beaten all that far over 4400m in a chase at Punchestown. This looks tougher though and he might need progress to feature. Might struggle.

Failed to get involved on his last three starts. Fell at Punchestown in February and will need everything to go right if he's to get involved. Likely to struggle.

Steps up in distance after finishing second at Leicester. Could be too high in the weights.

Stayed on well when beaten 6L into sixth over fences at Ascot. Could have more to give up in distance but will need it in this line up. Might find this too hard.

Ran well to finish third in a valuable Listed handicap chase at Punchestown last month. Hard to rule out.

Finished a well-beaten fourth over fences at Kempton last time. Others hold stronger claims.

Gained a first win since November 2022 when successful over fences at Down Royal. This is much tougher and others are preferred.

Didn't show much when sixth over fences at Sandown last time. Hard to see him involved.

Struggled over hurdles at Wincanton last time. Unlikely to find this easy.

Narrowly in front and looked to be going well when coming down at the last in a competitive chase at Doncaster last time. Up 2kg but remains well handicapped on best form. Dangerous to discount.

Runner-up over fences at Plumpton last start. This requires further improvement.