'Perhaps unlucky not to be unbeaten in four runs following wind surgery; this is tougher.'

'She was only 14-1 for this last year when unfortunate to depart at the very first fence.'

'Below par last time and now has to deal with a career-high mark; good ground seems ideal.'

'Not beaten far off this mark at Cheltenham; has plenty of class and still only a 6yo.'

'Top class as a novice but now without a win since the 2021 Galway Festival.'

'By no means a natural chaser and these fences will test that part of his game.'

'On a good mark but recent defeats point to limitations in a race of this nature.'

'Only tenth in the 2m4f handicap at Cheltenham last month and he was behind some of these.'

'Two near-misses over these fences this season, at 2m5f and 3m2f; plenty going for him.'

'Won the Grand Sefton in November on first run over these fences and saved for this since.'

'Useful but probably significant that Rachael Blackmore prefers stablemate Upping The Anti.'

'Won't have fond memories of these fences having fallen/pulled up on his two encounters.'

'Nowhere at Cheltenham and this looks a big ask even if back to his best.'

'Prominent racer who could show up well for a long way if taking to these fences.'

'Versatile 9yo who knows how to win; his stable won this for a fifth time 12 months ago.'

'Has found it a challenge since emerging from novice company; well held at Cheltenham.'

'He's a worthy outsider on his exploits during the last 12 months.'

'Best form is at about 2m and he was well held over that trip at the Cheltenham Festival.'

'Fourth in the 2021 National; ran a big prep race and this test could be ideal for him.'