Fair bumper performer who ran his best race in maiden hurdles when second of 7 at Uttoxeter (2m, good) back in early-May. First-time tongue tie applied for this handicap debut and may well have more to offer back up in trip.

Came from a less-than-ideal position to make a winning handicap debut at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Ran well when third at Haydock the following month and filled that same position there 3 months later, shaping very well considering a bad mid-race blunder. Big shout on return.

Minor promise only in Ireland but produced a much-improved effort fitted with first-time cheekpieces when winning 12-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (2½m, good to soft) on yard debut in May. Ran no sort of race at Southwell the following month and off since (has had a breathing operation).

Won twice for Dan Skelton and shaped as if retaining her ability after 18 months off when fourth of 7 at Fakenham (2½m, good to firm) in April. Presumably had her issues to not have been seen since so percentage call is to look elsewhere.

Fairly useful bumper winner who is getting better over hurdles and shaped as if he may be ready for 3m when rallying into third on 19f Carlisle handicap debut in March. Didn't get home at Ffos Las when last seen in early-May so no surprise to see him return at 2½m

Got off the mark over hurdles at Taunton in April and posted an even better effort when finishing runner-up there 13 days later. Failed to replicate that form when finishing tailed off here (23f, good) in May and the likelihood is he will need this (has had a breathing operation).

Opened her account at Ffos Las in May and ran to a similar level when finishing runner-up at Uttoxeter in July. Stretched by longer trip at Perth next time but ran no sort of race returned to Uttoxeter recently (off the bridle before most).

Offered a tad more than previously when fifth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Fontwell in March but jumped ponderously when finishing tailed off there the following month. Makes return/handicap debut with first-time cheekpieces and a tongue tie applied.

Ground-versatile sort who won 4 times around 2½m last season. Back in form when beaten 10½ lengths over a trip that perhaps stretched him at Stratford (3¼m) in April but hard to glean much encouragement from both recent efforts. Now has something to prove.