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Successful twice over hurdles at Sedgefield this year. Form patchy in that sphere, however, and let down by jumping on chase debut at Wetherby last month.
Led at decent gallop, headed 4 out, chased winner to next, 5 lengths third and one pace when badly hampered by faller and unseated rider 2 out (op 6/1 tchd 5/1)
Promising start when in the frame in a couple of bumpers (trained by Stuart Crawford on debut) and went close to making a winning hurdles bow at Ludlow last month. Sure to make another bold bid.
Took keen hold early, chased leaders, driven along before 2 out, outpaced between last 2 (tchd 15/8)
Point winner who landed pair of bumpers last year, and took Rules record to 3-3 with success on return in listed event at Cheltenham last month. Very hard to beat now hurdling.
Made it third time lucky over fences, and landed a gamble in the process, when scoring over C&D in April. Well held on return at Stratford, but claims if back to his best here.
Mid-division, headway 9th to track leaders, ridden after 4 out, every chance next, weakened before last (tchd 13/2)
Highly progressive over hurdles last season, winning the Lanzarote and Welsh Champion Hurdle. Unseated rider on Newbury chase debut last week, but he remains an exciting prospect for this discipline.
Quickly developed into a top-class chaser last term, winning 5 times, including a Grade 1 at Aintree in April. Shaped well when second to God's Own at Exeter on return and leading contender.
Has gone from strength to strength over fences, chasing home Balder Succes at Kempton before reversing placings in Grade 1 at Punchestown in May and Grade 2 handicap at Exeter on return. Big player.
Prolific in bumpers/hurdles in France and looked smart chase prospect when romping away with novice at Newbury last Christmas. Badly hampered at Cheltenham Festival since and remains with potential.
With leader to 8th, weakened rapidly after 10th, tailed off
Yet to win a race after 5 starts, though he's clearly capable, posting a fairly-useful effort when third in a Cheltenham handicap (21f) last month, and remains open to improvement.
Couple of fine efforts in big handicaps after wins first 3 starts over fences last season. Should be all the better for Carlisle return behind Hennessy winner Many Clouds and interesting runner here.
Developed into a very smart novice chaser last term, beat Ma Filleule at Cheltenham before completing 4-timer in Grade 1 Mildmay Chase over C&D. Should strip fitter for return and obvious claims.
Dual winner first 2 starts over fences as a novice (fortunate second time). Slipped in the weights and ran right up to his best with his reappearance under his belt at Ayr (25f) last time.
Jumped superbly to see off a couple of next-time-out winners when opening chasing account at Exeter (3m) in November. More to come and a must for any shortlist here.
Smart bumper performer. 1/6, easily won 14-runner novice hurdle at this course (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Stable in good form. Another bold show likely.
Smart novice hurdler in 2012-13, fourth in the Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham and winner of a Grade 1 at Punchestown. 590-day absence to overcome, but of strong interest on chase debut nevertheless.
mproved in leaps and bound over fences last term, winning a Grade 2 at Ayr in April, and produced a reappearance full of encouragement when chasing home Many Clouds at Carlisle early last month.
Scaled new heights when third in the Ryanair at Cheltenham in March and shaped as if in need of the run when fourth in the Amlin at Ascot last month. One for the shortlist.
Every chance when let down by jumping late in Irish points but confirmed why he cost £140,000 when winning Carlisle bumper impressively in April. Obvious player on hurdles bow.
Made all, pushed along and kept on strongly to go clear from 2 out, readily (op 11/4 tchd 3/1)
Classy hurdler who was third in last season's Challow at Newbury. Should have come on for Haydock return last month and no surprise if he has a future over fences back over 3m. Cheekpieces tried.
Dual winning hurdler who shaped well on chase bow at Exeter last month in race likely to throw up winners. Blinkers on now and interesting to see him pitched into race like this early by top yard.
Mistakes, chased leaders, lost place when hit 18th, soon beaten, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out (op 10/3 tchd 4/1)
Dual winning hurdler who shaped well on chase bow at Exeter last month in race likely to throw up winners. Blinkers on now and interesting to see him pitched into race like this early by top yard.
Hurdles winner who has been placed both outings over fences, going with less promise when third at Carlisle (2m) in October, but return to further likely to see him in a better light.
Maintained unbeaten record when making impressive start over hurdles at Fontwell on return, putting a seal on things readily after the last. Beaten at very short odds at Leicester next time, however.
Thriving at present, winning on the level at Pontefract in October and scoring at Hexham/Carlisle last month. Shortlisted under a 7 lb penalty.
Unbeaten in bumpers and scored at Perth/Chepstow (Grade 2) on his first 2 starts over hurdles. Came unstuck here last month, though remains open to further improvement.
Tracked leaders, joined leaders after 3 out, led next, soon clear, kept up to work run-in, comfortably (op 2/1)
Winning pointer in Ireland and developed into a pretty smart novice hurdler last season. Created really good impression when making winning chase debut here last month and can follow up.
Useful on Flat in France for Alain de Royer Dupre and shaped very well when second to Golden Doyen in Grade 2 here on last month's hurdling debut. Smart prospect.
Held up behind leaders, headway approaching 3 out, went 2nd soon after 2 out, challenged last, soon led, switched to stands' side rails, kept on, driven out (op 10/11)
Beat Holywell on his chase bow at Catterick (19f) a year ago. Let down by jumping on return at Sedgefield, but may have needed the run and a contender if fencing passes muster here.