'Ability in both hurdle starts; the longer trip should suit; open to plenty of improvement'

'Maiden hurdle winner but patchy form in handicaps and yet to prove he stays this far'

'6lb lower than when winning at Hexham in June and got closer again last time; interesting'

'Ran a blinder on return from mammoth absence; this sort of trip suits him even better'

'Back to winning form here three weeks ago; return to further shouldn't be an issue; player'

'Dual course winner from 5lb lower, including of this race two years ago; shortlisted'

'Off last winning mark, but recent runs raise doubts as to whether he can take advantage'