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Won twice over hurdles and runner-up 4 times over fences prior to deservedly getting his head in front at Uttoxeter (22.5f) in November. Rather gone backwards since, though, and others more appealing.

Dual-winning hurdler last term who opened account over fences in handicap at Leicester (20.1f) in December. Ridden with more restraint when third at Wetherby (19.4f) last time and steps up to 3m for the first time here. Respected.

Returned to form when taking 6-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f) last month and not disgraced off 4 lb higher at same course since. Should give another good account.

Cheekpieces fitted and built on earlier chasing promise when landing 4-runner handicap at Lingfield (23.5f) in February. Pulled up in Midlands National since but better expected here.

Won a couple of small-field handicaps at Perth last summer and acquitted himself well when last seen at Leicester in December. Will likely need a career-best to land this on return, though.

Dual hurdles winner who also scored on his chase debut at Exeter (19.2f) last season. Has failed to add to that since, however, and is yet to totally prove himself over 3m.

Cashed in a career-low mark in 3-runner chase at Plumpton in October but nowhere near that level either outing since, never involved at Wincanton on recent return from 4 months off.