'Won two in a row over h'dles before AW win last Sunday; thriving 6yo who has strong claims'

'Won at Leicester in November and good third at Wetherby since; on the shortlist'

'28-1 win at Catterick last time on second handicap start; player if repeating that form'

'Lightly raced 9yo who didn't run badly last time, but others have more pressing claims'

'French Flat winner but pulled up on recent handicap debut; wears a first-time tongue-tie'

'Has shown promise but unable to threaten in handicaps the last twice'

'May have needed recent comeback; this handicap newcomer is of interest on his 2021 form'

'Won over C&D on his last two starts in November and he has to go on the shortlist'

'4yo handicap newcomer who was a fair 3rd on first two hurdle starts, but tailed off latest'

'Well handicapped on last winter's form but tailed off this month after a long absence'

'Pulled up on handicap hurdle debut in October and well beaten back on the Flat since'