'5lb rise elevates him to a career-high mark and that spells danger in this deeper race.'

'Did well to win Plumpton's Sussex Champion Hurdle and effectively 1lb lower for this.'

'Left ahead at the final flight when taking a Class 3 at Chepstow; this is tougher.'

'Only sixth behind Takeit Easy last time and makes limited appeal on the back of that.'

'Strong claims with a repeat of his narrow defeat in the 4yo handicap at Cheltenham.'

'Thrown into the deep end for his handicap debut but off a potentially good mark.'

'Class 3s are more his level and he was tailed off the last time at Aintree.'

'3lb nudge is no help and he doesn't find winning easy, but makes each-way appeal.'

'Lightly raced 7yo and a good third at Aintree latest on ground that went too soft for him'

'Thoroughly exposed and asking a lot to produce the career best that he'll need here.'

'Likeable handicapper but even this ground will be on the soft side for him.'

'Finished lame when not far away last time; good mark and now goes in cheekpieces.'

'On a tough mark and, with assured competition for the lead, he's not the obvious answer.'

'This mark is challenging even if he does return to his best after Cheltenham last time.'