'Returned from break with pretty good effort last month but needs a career best here'

'Fifth in Coral Cup when back over hurdles here last month; ought to go well again in this'

'3-5 over hurdles; below form in Listed race last time but still of interest on h'cap debut'

'Flopped in Grade 2 novice last time but has won three times this season; handicap debut'

'Posted sound effort when third at Kempton last month but others here appeal more'

'Both runs this year were very respectable but others in this line-up look more progressive'

'On the rampage for new stable since the autumn, winning four times; can't be ruled out'

'0-6 over hurdles but has looked very promising and is unexposed over this trip'

'Useful 2m novice last year; tries a new trip today and probably still has potential'

'Has done well this season (two wins) but probably needs to find even more here'

'Ran subdued race when upped to 2m5f last month; claims if judged on Betfair Hurdle fourth'

'Useful novice last season; bumped into revitalised opponent when second this month'

'Held on well at Doncaster last month but has taken a heavy fall since and is up in grade'