'Looked to have this distance in his range last time; likely softer ground will suit too'

'Dual chase winner out of form so far this year and hard to be confident in'

'Improvement of late over staying trips but brought down early at Galway on Sunday'

'Winning chaser here last year; recent hurdles comeback second augurs well'

'Ballinrobe run encouraging but stamina remains unproven at this trip'

'Dual winner here; below best of late but can't be ruled out given his record here'

'Three qualifying maiden runs over shorter trips; marked step up in trip for handicap debut'

'Hurdle wins over much shorter trips; obvious stamina concerns now upped markedly in trip'

'Progressive last autumn; poor comeback run, now upped in trip with cheekpieces tried'

'Maiden back hurdling here after two moderate runs over fences; hard to fancy'

'Cartmel winner remains on a fair mark so shortlisted with rider's claim a positive'