'Returned to something approaching his best when a close third at Newbury; reliable.'

'Off the mark at the 22nd attempt when well backed at Hereford last month; this is tougher.'

'Three Flat wins and jumped better when getting up late on in a Naas maiden.'

'Has won handicaps here and was second in last year's Imperial Cup.'

'Most recent wins have been on the Flat and he's been uninspiring back over hurdles.'

'Placed in Grade 1s when trained in France; it's been a quiet start for this yard.'

'May be better on softer ground ideally; only 4lb higher than when well on top at Sandown.'

'Seems to have developed his own ideas about the game and isn't in much form.'

'Ran better last time at Wetherby but still beaten 12l and remains below his best form.'

'Got away with his double penalty in a weakish novice at Kelso (2m, soft) 25 days ago.'

'Has won six of his 11 starts in France, four hurdles and two chases; UK debut.'

'Won a decent Leopardstown maiden hurdle and would have found the going too testing at Naas'

'Last hurdle run was forgettable and he finished last on the AW two weeks ago.'