'Made winning hurdling debut at this meeting last year; poor efforts last two starts'

'Last month's cosy Perth win was first success and career best; 6lb rise looks manageable'

'Has improved since tackling handicaps, winner and second at Sedgefield; top of the list'

'Made all at Sedgefield last October and wasn't beaten far last time; not without hope'

'Arrives in form following Bangor win and Southwell fourth; in the mix again'

'Better than ever of late and looks a more reliable proposition than most of these'

'Six-time Flat winner; disappointing on handicap hurdle debut; another wind op since'

'On a hat-trick in this sphere following February's two wins at Musselburgh; contender'

'7lb below last winning mark but not threatening to take advantage; needs a revival'

'0-23 under rules; runner-up four times over hurdles; could be perked up by change of yard'

'Too free to get home in novice hurdles; this big-field handicap could unlock improvement'

'Hexham winner in May and possibly failed to stay longer trip next time; tongue-strap on'

'Back to his winning (Perth, July) mark but needs to rediscover his spark'

'Hard-puller; needs to settle to fulfil potential but Jonathan Burke looks a good booking'