'Looked poised to challenge before falling on seasonal/stable debut; remains of interest'

'Easily won weak maiden in the summer but was soundly beaten on handicap debut in September'

'Very progressive towards end of last season and made pleasing return on Flat last month'

'Smart stayer on the Flat when trained in France and very unexposed over hurdles'

'Quite stylish winner at Ascot this month, his second hurdling start; high on the list'

'Placed on last two hurdling starts but opening handicap mark demands improvement'

'Placed in low-grade handicap last month but needs a much bigger performance here'

'0-12 over hurdles; below form on last two Flat starts; others have more pressing claims'

'0-6 over hurdles but ran well when placed in Listed handicap in September; a possible'

'Below form last month but has generally done very well for new stable since the spring'

'Dual novice winner who has made the frame in two competitive 2m4f handicaps this autumn'

'Won quite valuable series final for juveniles in April; needs to kick on again'

'Won first three races for this stable but could not land a telling blow here last time'

'Has remained in good nick since low-grade win in June but others have stronger form'

'Placed in maiden hurdles on first two stable starts; has a lot more on his plate here'