'Three novice wins last term and trainer has won the last two runnings; entitled to respect'

'Won at Ffos Las in May and two creditable seconds this autumn; major player'

'Failed to kick on after hurdle debut win last November but retains potential; h'cap debut'

'Made excellent start for new yard; lesser run at Hexham last time but he's not written off'

'On the scoresheet at Market Rasen in June but below par later that month and absent since'

'Last season's novice campaign culminated in her second at Cheltenham; chance'

'Highly progressive over fences last season; lower mark over hurdles; non-runner yesterday'

'Close 3rd at Cartmel in July; back on better ground today; has gone well on both runs here'

'Had a pretty good campaign last season and returns on a competitive mark; not ruled out'