'Has made steady progress in maiden/novice hurdles; up in trip for handicap debut'

'0-7 over hurdles; ran quite well at Fontwell this month but more is needed here'

'Placed two starts ago but well held since; up against it from 4lb out of the weights'

'Pretty consistent since the winter but has 0-28 strike-rate under rules'

'Has remained in good form since 2m win in May; goes beyond 2m4f for first time here'

'Placed twice at Fontwell in recent weeks but younger rivals have more appealing profiles'

'Backed up last month's hard-fought Bangor win with good fourth at Hexham; e-w claims'

'Second twice last autumn but not in same form this year and now 0-13 over hurdles'

'Behind two of these when well-held fourth this month and now 0-14'

'In good form over hurdles and on the Flat this summer but has stamina to prove today'

'In the frame four times at Market Rasen this year but hasn't won since 2021'