'Not the force of old but in good form over fences/hurdles in May; chance.'

'20-1 winner of a C&D handicap this month and the 6lb rise looks manageable; respected.'

'Won over C&D ten days ago; has 7lb penalty but Beau Morgan claims 5lb; key player.'

'2022 C&D winner; little to recommend him since and now returns from a 454-day absence.'

'Has form to figure, reverting to hurdles after a low-key stable debut on the Flat.'

'Ran well when fourth over C&D 17 days ago; entitled to be in the mix again at the weights.'

'Worth a try over this longer trip but others have more pressing claims.'

'Goes up in trip on handicap debut with something to prove.'

'Hard to make a case for having shown little on both starts back from a long absence.'

'Needs to build on a better effort latest but well treated on his 2022 Irish form.'

'Took a step back in the right direction latest; interesting off 3lb lower back up in trip.'

'Needs to improve for the longer trip with cheekpieces and a tongue-tie now reached for.'

'Beaten 17l on handicap debut and needs to improve considerably for this much longer trip.'