'Won at Haydock on second chase start; strong claims if handling the forecast drier ground'

'Could be suited by the first-time cheekpieces and has dropped below his last winning mark'

'Went close at Ayr last time and every chance he'll be bang there once more'

'Made it two wins in a row in December but two lesser runs have followed'

'Uncharacteristic below-par run at Wetherby latest, but went there after two good seconds'

'Disappointing three weeks ago but in pretty good form otherwise this term; on a handy mark'