King Al (9/4), Wolf Rayet (4/1), Gallivanted (9/2), Down To Business (5/1), Talakan (11/2), Madame De Labrunie (10/1), Silvereen (16/1), Lasswade (100/1)

This looks a competitive opener but there was enough encouragement to glean from TALAKAN's hurdles debut third at Ascot to think he can play a lead role with his sights lowered, and he shades preference over Kempton runner-up King Al. Wolf Rayet also has the form to play a part, whilst market confidence behind hurdles newcomer Gallivanted would also look significant for the stable who landed this race 12 months ago.