Looks a few steps ahead of these modest rivals.

Scored well at Hereford and 4lb rise looks fair.

Been running well and this longer trip should suit.

Can land the hat-trick in an open race.

Good on Flat and showed promise at Plumpton last time out.

Two good wins at Musselburgh and can strike again.

Has won a better race than this and can give the weight away.

Has looked a good prospect and this longer trip will be ideal.

Is capable of better and has plenty of stamina.

Ran well in the County Hurdle last year and well weighted

Superstar who can land a third Cheltenham Festival victory.

Can land a fantastic fourth win in this specialists’ contest.

Has been running well in very strong races.

Has lots of pace and looks a good each-way price.

Unlucky here last time but capable of bouncing back.

Has shown promise and can show more now handicapping.

Consistent and went close again at Southwell latest.

Good second despite looking green at Wolver last time out.

Bit in hand when scoring at Wolverhampton latest.

Has won four from five this season and likes this track and trip.

Good debut win at Wolver and much more to come.

Second first up at Southwell and right in the mix again.

Went close over course and distance last time out.

Won over C&D latest and back without a penalty.

Has a good record at this level and can go close again.

Has shown best form over this course and distance.