'Up in grade from Exeter but performed well in defeat and should give his running'

'A winner at Ascot in November but he's becoming a hard horse to trust'

'Has some useful novice form to his name and has to be of interest in his first handicap'

'Has only won a Hereford maiden; returning from another break here and comes with risks'

'Four-time winner in France and he's an interesting one on his handicap debut in Britain'

'Has the form to play a part but wellbeing is an issue after so long on the sidelines'

'Will need to perform better than in his last three races and others look safer'

'Not as good as he was but that's reflected in his mark and he ran well last time'

'Capable hurdler when trained in Ireland; the market could be helpful after 174 days away'