'Shaped better than bare result suggests last time but remains on highest mark'

'Had wind surgery prior to Ascot success 12 days ago; further progress is possible'

'Third in this race last year but isn't sure to repeat that effort; off since December'

'Went close here in October; nowhere near that form since'

'Promising comeback at Taunton last month; may well build on that success; one to consider'

'Good record at Wetherby; pulled up in both Aintree runs; opposed'

'Recent form in Scotland includes a Musselburgh win; this race is harder'

'Fourth in last season's Challow; should build on last-time-out Wetherby win; respected'

'Good second in the Imperial Cup at Sandown on the return to hurdles; not dismissed'

'Sound record in Class 3 races this year; faces a stiffer task in this higher grade'

'Useful novice hurdler; has Grade 2 form; won well over C&D last spring; possibilities'

'Progressive sort who is 3-4 since wearing a tongue-tie; gained those three wins easily'

'Productive over fences; bit to prove in this hot handicap back hurdling'