'Narrow C&D win recently; unexposed and could prove well suited by this big-field scenario'

'In good form in small-field C&D handicaps the last twice; this could prove too competitive'

'5l win at Carlisle last time and there can be optimism he remains well treated up 6lb'

'Some good form in recent months but back up in grade today and that may find him out'

'His form has been up and down this season but he's not ruled out now back down in trip'

'Down the field elsewhere the last twice but made all twice in a row over C&D in the autumn'

'Some good form this season; needs something extra but perhaps the cheekpieces will help'

'Has dropped down the weights but he's been below his best over fences this season'

'Has won two in a row since reverting to hurdles; this is tougher, but clearly in fine form'

'Progressive Irish 7yo; British mark could be on harsh side but he may have more to offer'

'Made it 3-3 in h'caps at Aintree on Boxing Day; this is a tougher test but he's unexposed'

'Won the Swinton Hurdle in May 2022 but absent since that November; returns in tough race'

'Encouraging 3rd over fences latest but others more compelling in this warm handicap hurdle'

'Absent since last April but she can go well fresh and could be on an advantageous mark'

'Won this last year and in good form at Musselburgh the last twice; on the shortlist'