'Put in his place in 2m4f Grade 1 novice at Aintree in April but still ran respectably'

'Good second off 3lb lower at Wincanton (2m5f, soft) three weeks ago on fifth hurdles start'

'Won 15-runner series final at Haydock (3m) in April; backward steps in his 3 runs since'

'113 over hurdles; needs a good deal better but useful German Flat form gives some hope'

'Made a cracking start to hurdles career here in January; concern after last three starts'

'Going great guns but this mark seems to ask a lot more, especially 3lb out of the handicap'

'No match for winner in Grade 2 novice at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) but beat the rest'

'Inconsistent in last five runs; drops back in trip; more to prove on soft; cheekpieces now'

'Irish 3m maiden winner; the jumping did not go well on stable/chase debut last month'