'Productive sort; won off this mark here on latest hurdles run; 3-4 over rules fences'

'Clear second in this contest last year, then went one better in C&D event; interesting'

'Highly progressive sort whose chase record is 6-8; two from two here; commands respect'

'Runner-up in last three starts but may struggle to go one better in this deeper field'

'Creditable second in similar event at Perth last month despite jumping left; place claims'

'Back in better form the last twice; now 7lb out of weights'

'Form has dipped sharply in two runs this year; cheekpieces enlisted'

'Scored easily at Southwell the last twice; upped in grade but he's better than ever'

'Irish chaser who has a solid record this season and remains unexposed at 3m2f; appealing'

'Finished third in veterans' contest at Cartmel last time; this is a harder task'

'Last three wins came in 3m4f events at Ffos Las; pulled up in this race 12 months ago'

'Irish challenger who doesn't look particularly on his form for current yard'

'Useful chaser who finished third here last time; major player judged on his peak ability'

'Couple of Class 5 wins at Ffos Las this term; now 12lb out of the handicap'