Nottingham
Showed promise when sixth at Bath last time out.
Lots in hand when winning at Pontefract on latest run.
Unlucky when only fifth at Epsom on comeback last time out.
Scored well on debut for this yard and more to come.
Has enough talent to figure in this open contest.
Lots in hand when scoring at Haydock last time out.
Looked the type to improve for tackling this longer trip.
Haydock
Been going well and this longer distance should help.
Group 1 performer who should be much too good for these.
Good winner at Cheltenham and can go close again.
Won the Scottish Champion Hurdle and looks a major player.
Goes well fresh and should be well up to this Listed standard.
Much improved when second latest and more to come.
Few miles on the clock and drop in trip looks wise.
Ended last season on a high and has more to come.
Lingfield
Has shown enough to be winning in this company.
Finished like a train when second at Brighton last time.
Still green when winning well at Newbury on latest start.
Lots to work on after scoring at Leopardstown last time.
Has performed well in Listed company and won’t be far away.
Finished last season with a solid second at Goodwood last time.
Good effort at Brighton and right in the mix again.
Hexham
Impressive winner at Carlisle and can defy 6lb rise.
Good scorer at Southwell and has lots of stamina.
Can cope with 7lb rise for scoring at Bangor latest.
Prolific in points and this looks a weak hunter chase.
Two good seconds and doesn’t need much more to score.
Went close over course and distance last time out.
Nicely bred and will know her job on debut.
Ascot
Has won much stronger contest than this in his time.
Expensive buy who is bred to be the pick of this field.
Has been given a chance by the handicapper.
Good comeback at Newcastle and has top claimer on board.
Has done nothing wrong so far and can land the hat-trick.
Has won twice and has more to come off this mark.
Warwick
Won here last time and can take a step forward.
Went close in a stronger race at Newbury last time out.
Still looks on a fair mark despite winning his past two runs.
Keeps going close and this looks a good chance to win.
Flat winner in Germany who has done well over hurdles.
Scored at Bangor and right in the mix again.
Related to Thyme Hill and yard has won this race before.
Thirsk
Lots in hand when scoring at Beverley last time out.
Has won all three starts and has much more to come.
Decent start when fourth on debut at Newmarket latest.
Good winner at Redcar and right in the hunt again.
Pipped on the line at Hamilton last time out.
Keeps going close and this is a good winning chance.
Can make it three wins in the past four starts.