Has won four of past five and has every chance again.

Has shown enough so far to figure in a race like this.

Improved effort when winning over fences last time.

Regular winner who has more to offer now chasing.

Keeps going close and this looks a good chance.

Has shown best form over this course and distance.

Came from a long way back when fourth at Chepstow.

Good start over hurdles last time and has more to offer.

Regular winner and kicked off chase career with a win.

Been off but has much the strongest form on show.

Best when fresh and won this race two years ago.

Foxhunters second who won well on last run over C&D.

Won British debut with plenty in hand at Warwick latest.

Won well last time and this longer trip should be ideal.

Down the weights and solid second last time out.

Irish points winner who showed promise here latest.

Solid comeback second and looks right in the mix.

Bought by these connections after a good bumper win.

Good winner at Southwell last time out.

Showed lots of promise last season with more to come.

Promise in points and can make a winning debut for Nicholls.

Has shown good form over this course and distance.

Finished well when third at Wolverhampton last time.

Cost £1.5m and can make a winning start here.

Showed plenty of promise when third on debut at Yarmouth.

Good second at Wolver and can improve enough to win.

From nice family and has the ideal draw to score.

Likes it here and first-time cheekpieces can help.

Off the mark nicely over course and distance last time.

Ran on strongly to score at Chelmsford on latest run.