'Below best on last few hurdle runs but won this last year; has had wind op; not discounted'

'Made it two in a row with December C&D win; flopped since but not written off'

'Returns from long absence but he's run well on the back of one before; on a handy mark'

'Runner-up at Doncaster in December when back from long absence and could build on that'

'Second over fences last time despite not jumping well; could be a contender back hurdling'

'Handicap debut; runner-up on both hurdle starts and is in good hands to progress'

'Two-time Flat winner; has shown some promise over hurdles; in with a chance on h'cap debut'

'A return to form is needed but this two-time course winner is below his last winning mark'

'Promise in maiden hurdles the last twice and has potential off his opening mark'

'Below best this winter but this two-time C&D winner is on a dangerous mark'

'Won at Downpatrick last June; has travelled from Ireland and could have a part to play'

'Fair third on handicap debut in November but well beaten since and has to bounce back'

'Soundly beaten at Wetherby last time but likes it here and is not written off'