Prolific handicap hurdler with record of 5-11 over timber but has routinely struggled in better class contests. Outpaced in the Greatwood on reappearance but not disgraced in the Christmas hurdle here in December.
Winner of two Grade 2's in his pomp. Has not won since winning the Peterborough chase in 2016. Father-time looks to be catching up with him, but capable of a big run in this company.
Finished a decent fourth at Chepstow (good-to-soft) over an extended 2m7f in October but finished well beaten at Ascot subsequently. Worth a market check returning from a wind-op.
135 rated hurdler who has made a productive return to the Flat recently with one win and three seconds. Holds an entry for Saturdays Imperial cup as well as three entries at the festival.
Popular veteran Josses Hill is sure to have plenty of supporters in this contest but preference is for ZUBAYR who has made a productive return to the Flat recently with one win and three seconds. The six-year-old holds an entry for Saturdays Imperial cup as well as three entries at the festival. The game and consistent Vosne Romanee can hit the frame.