'Step back in right direction last time and stable has fine record here; possible contender'

'Has shown promise over fences and is open to improvement in this sphere if jumping better'

'Ran okay at Hexham last time but on long losing run and is 5lb out of the handicap'

'0-7 over hurdles but lightly raced & could improve for fences; returns having had wind op'

'Connections evidently keen to get cracking with very lightly raced 5yo's chasing career'

'Likely to be back on better ground and the first-time blinkers could also give him a lift'

'Absent since June but 2-2 over fences at Musselburgh so entitled to plenty of respect'

'Chase debut; below par on final four runs but wind op since and is below last winning mark'