'Has a solid first-time-out record and superb course record; on a major roll when last seen'

'Won 1m4f November Handicap on heavy at Doncaster last term off 5lb lower; revival needed'

'2nd in three handicap hurdles didn't prove he's the force of old; needs to be in peak form'

'10yo; highly competitive judged even on the best of last term; question about reappearance'

'Something to prove first time out and right-handed but his 2022 campaign demands respect'

'Had a run under his belt when second in this race last year; lacks one this time round'

'Had an excellent 2022 campaign but, with career-high mark, he needs to carry on improving'

'More interesting today and trainer won this last year but this 8yo needs to be in top form'

'Won this race on 2021 reappearance but finished last in it in 2022; best on good or firmer'

'Handicap newcomer but he starts 2023 with major potential'

'Seemingly needs to resume improvement but has star apprentice Billy Loughnane on board'

'Peak efforts suggest this mark can prove manageable; one to consider'

'11yo; missed nearly all 2022 and heavy defeats on both starts this year; hood returns'

'Needs better than in Europe last term; won on good to soft but better efforts on firmer'