'Made winning return from wind surgery at Southwell last month; 8lb rise asks more of him'

'Second of four last time; bred to appreciate the longer trip on handicap debut'

'A player if jumping better than last time; stable has a good recent record in this'

'2m hurdle winner around here; worth keeping an eye on upped in trip for handicap debut'

'Exeter winner in December; open to improvement upped in trip and one for the shortlist'

'Has undergone wind surgery since last seen and worth a second look down in grade'

'Bolted up at Wincanton last time; things may not work out so favourably this time'

'0-5 over hurdles; fair third at Wincanton last month but needs a bit more; cheekpieces on'

'Drying ground would be a positive, but needs to prove his stamina for this sort of trip'

'This trip on drying ground may be an insufficient test and vulnerable to younger rivals'

'5lb above last winning mark but considered, especially if the ground continues to dry out'

'Successful return to hurdles in January but pulled up next time; needs to bounce back'