'Has run well over conventional fences here and on the banks course at Punchestown'

'Never-nearer second on first crack at a C&D race four weeks ago but he's 0-14 over fences'

'Won this race last year (4lb higher today) and should be of renewed interest'

'His last win was very nearly four years ago and he's struggling to get competitive'

'6lb out of the handicap but her banks record earns some respect for this similar test'

'Opposable these days, although first attempt at this test was not a total washout'

'Has gone badly the wrong way; bold to predict that this new test will relight his fire'

'Had wind surgery (his third) since reappearance, giving hope judged on previous record'

'Second in the 2023 Grand National but he did not spark last season and same this term'

'Well-held fifth to Stumptown over the banks on latest start; player on last season's best'

'Won the Festival cross-country in 2022 and 2023; may be vulnerable in this handicap'

'Showed that significant ability remains on two of his last four starts; this is a new test'

'It remains to be seen whether the cross-country or this trip are his cup of tea'

'Back-to-form 4th over C&D four weeks ago when 7lb out of weights on cross-country debut'