Summary: Travelled, returned to form back down in trip when landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m-2m5f over hurdles, suited by a sound surface; inconsistent but likes the track.

Summary: Improved up in trip when landing a handicap by 5l off a 7lb lower mark at Worcester last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to firm, good; Flat winner should have more to come in handicaps over hurdles, looks strong stayer, still ahead of mark.

Summary: Yard won this last year; every chance, ran to form beaten a length off this mark at Newton Abbot last time; returning from a break; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; consistent and go well again.

Summary: Keen, travelled, out-battled and outstayed up the hill having looked winner, ran to form at favoured venue beaten 2l off this mark here last time; trainer in form; generally consistent at 2 1/2m, acts on any; hurdles mark fair, big chance if stamina holds up.

Summary: Needed run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Worcester latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on heavy and good; steadily progressive last season, should come on for latest.

Summary: Made too much use of when well beaten in a handicap at Goodwood latest; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good; fair mark on best form but can be awkward.

Summary: Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Southwell latest where went too fast; cheekpieces first time; returning from a break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on sound surface; form in and out.