Wetherby

Point winner who landed a Bangor bumper and Cheltenham maiden hurdle last autumn before placed twice in Graded novice hurdles. Failed to meet expectations sent chasing both starts this season but still early days in this sphere.

Dual hurdles winner who showed improved form to make a winning chase debut at Newton Abbot (16.3f) in August and he matched that level when runner-up at Worcester (16.5f). Not disgraced in better race at Aintree since and this less competitive.

Landed back-to-back 2m Perth handicaps but came up well short in his hat-trick bid tackling a better-quality handicap at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago. Given another go over fences now with a tongue strap applied.

Fairly useful bumper winner who hasn't quite come up to expectations as a hurdler. Has left Nicky Henderson and quickly sent chasing by new yard (won on the second of his 2 starts in Irish points).