Uttoxeter
Expensive buy who ran well on UK debut at Ffos Las latest.
Has form in stronger races and capable of bouncing back.
Game winner last time and capable of delivering again.
Knocking on the door and this shorter trip will suit.
Back to form when second at Leicester last time out.
Looked a nice prospect when winning at Ffos Las.
Fontwell
Went close over course and distance last time out.
Good form in France and this looks a good chance.
Has done well since moving to this trainer.
Can cope with 7lb rise for winning at Leicester latest.
Ran well when third on last visit to this track.
Good winner on last run over this course and distance.
Won here on Boxing Day and solid effort last time out.
Kempton
Consistent and another good effort at Wincanton latest.
Went close when second on debut for this yard last month.
Has been running well in stronger races than this.
Went close at Wetherby latest and right in the hunt.
Consistent and another good effort at Doncaster last time.
Half-brother to Altior so can make his presence felt on debut.
Newcastle
Had lots in hand when winning at Kelso last time.
Yard won this two years ago and he’s in good form.
Ran well in the red-hot Morebattle Hurdle latest.
Keeps going close and won’t be far away again.
Has won all three starts here and looks on a fair mark.
Decent run at Taunton and won’t be far away.
Showed promise when second on debut at Wetherby.
Wolverhampton
Can cope with 6lb penalty on this hat-trick bid.
Been knocking on the door and good chance again.
Going well and should be right in the mix again.
Just keeps winning and the one to beat under Billy Loughnane.
Flying over hurdles and has solid all-weather form.
Capable of bouncing back over this longer distance.
Can land a sixth course win while in this good form.