Unreliable type but produced one of his better efforts when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Cartmel (25f, good) in July, looking in control briefly after kicking on home turn but headed final 100 yds. Not sure to be in the same form.

Prone to jumping errors but avoided mistakes when taking advantage of his reduced mark in 4-runner contest at Huntingdon (3m) in May and returned to a similar level when second of 5 at Sedgefield (3¼m)18 days ago. Strikes as the type to be suited by this track and merits consideration.

Veteran who proved he retains ability on second start for this yard when runner-up over C&D in June but has run poorly all 3 starts since.

Irish point winner who produced his best effort to date under Rules when third of 8 in handicap chase at Worcester (23f, good) in July, despite doing too much too soon in a first-time visor. Subsequently sold out of Henry Oliver's yard for £8,500 and looks interesting with Sean Bowen booked.

Veteran who has been very lightly raced in recent seasons and made his first impact for a while fitted with headgear when third at Kilbeggan (3¼m, good to soft) 6 weeks ago. 5 lb higher on return to British soil but still enters the reckoning.

Is now operating from a 4 lb lower than when winning last year's renewal but has shaped with little recent encouragement, backing out of things concerningly quickly at Perth on most recent outing.