'Runner-up in the County Hurdle in March and impressed on recent chase debut at Stratford'

'Tougher task today but he impressed at Carlisle last time; could make another bold bid'

'Won Grade 2 novice hurdle here last season; scored on recent chase debut; respected'

'Won Grade 3 at Roscommon in September but suspicion he'll be vulnerable under penalty here'

'3-4 over fences; a couple of others may have greater potential but he's clearly thriving'

'0-5 over fences but good 2nd at Aintree latest; may not be far away now he's back on song'

'Creditable third of four over C&D last time but others have more substance to their claims'

'Two-time point winner but well beaten on sole rules start last November and absent since'