Pointing Pointers Chase Meredith Memorial Open Hunters' Chase

Disappointed on hunter debut at Taunton last month but had snapped a lengthy losing run at Fakenham (21.2f) under this rider previously and must enter calculations despite conceding weight all round.

Smart at his peak and made the frame in 3 of his 4 starts in handicaps last season. Turned in poor effort on return at Chepstow in October but he looks a big player in this company.

Not the most consistent but posted one of his better recent efforts when runner-up at Cheltenham (25f) in October and could make his presence felt here.

On a lengthy losing run but wasn't far off his best when second from out of the weights in Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in June. Not in same form in good handicaps since but will find this a lot more suitable. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on.

Fair over hurdles for Dan Skelton and stepped up on her opening run in hunters when third at this course (20.1f) in March. Below that level when last seen in May, though, and looks to have plenty on her plate here.