'Had been holding his form until finishing seventh at Hexham; feasible excuses then'

'Hit with 11lb hike for winning good-ground handicaps at Stratford (2m2f) and Warwick (2m)'

'Capable stayer on the Flat; 2-2 over hurdles and looks on a fair mark for handicap debut'

'Dual hurdle winner; went close at York in his penultimate race so in good form'

'Needed to run better on debut for this yard to be strongly considered here'

'This is easier than last hurdling assignment and has been running well on the Flat'

'Not in the best of form under either code in recent weeks'

'Continues to run well, latterly in a higher grade at Market Rasen; unlikely to be far away'

'Dual good-ground winner who has run well in two of his three handicaps'