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Hexham specialist who made a sound return to action when third of 8 over 2m at Kelso 25 days ago. Usual cheekpieces back on. Big player back at this venue.

Fair maiden hurdler who upped his game for a switch to chasing in the summer, winning a 2½m course handicap in June. Went off too hard when remote fourth here 15 days later. Claims if ready to roll after 5 months off.

Best effort when third in a C&D handicap in April. Might have needed the run when last of 5 on his recent return to action at Musselburgh. Has cheekpieces on first time here.

Dual winner over fences at Kelso in early 2021. Drawn a blank since but he was in good nick when last seen in the summer (including a close second over C&D). One to consider.

Four-time course winner who has also been runner-up twice at this venue in recent months. Yard's excellent form suggests another prominent showing is on the cards.

On a long losing run and hasn't been seen for 15 months. Given a chance by the handicapper as a result but watching brief the percentage call after such a long lay-off, particularly as his best chase form has come over further.

Four-time winner over fences in France, but has yet to better modest form since joining current yard. Let down by his jumping when pulled up over 2½m here in June and off since. Has enough to prove.

Unreliable type. Twenty four runs since last win in 2020. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap chase (25/1) at this course (2½m) when last seen in April. 6 lb out of the handicap and likely that losing run will go on.

Fair form in bumpers for Warren Greatrex but hasn't bettered poor form over hurdles, including on course handicap debut 12 days ago. A long way out of the handicap and it remains to be seen if a switch to fences improves matters.