'Not disgraced in the Martin Pipe when gobbled up late on by rivals ridden colder'

'Runner-up 12 months ago but an 11yo now and not at his best last time at Uttoxeter'

'Doncaster win reads well; below par since but now returns from wind surgery'

'Had a progressive campaign and was a closing third over Kelso's 2m6f in late December'

'Should go well but perhaps vulnerable to rivals on kinder marks'

'Faces his stiffest test to date but he's coming along nicely; likely front-runner'

'Didn't look ahead of his mark when fourth on handicap debut at Warwick'

'3-5 over hurdles; arrives here fresh and may well have further improvement lurking'

'Lightly raced and mildly progressive, so deserves a close look'

'Ran in the Coral Cup here last time; he's not looking particularly well handicapped'

'Capable hurdler but could find this too competitive; chasing the last twice'

'Last year's winner; form has cooled and now has to bounce back under a big weight'

'Today's rise in distance heightens interest as there's stamina in his pedigree'