Went close at Group 1 level last season.

Keeps going close and this looks a good chance.

Improved from debut when third at Dundalk last time out.

Won this last year and nice warm-up at Newbury latest.

Won this race off a 5lb higher mark last season.

Kicked off season with good win at Epsom on hcap debut.

Bit in hand when winning at Windsor last time out.

Has shown enough promise to win a race like this.

Has won two of past three including around here.

Likes trip and track, went close at Ayr last time out.

Showed form in similar races to this last season.

Went close on first run for this yard at Ripon last time.

Has dropped down to last winning mark.

Showed lots of promise when second on debut at Newbury.

Two easy wins and looks way ahead of this level.

Signed off last season with excellent second at Ascot.

Needed comeback run and did well last season.

Has shown her best form over this course and distance.

Two good wins this season and can strike back on turf.

Went close on debut in this hunter chase sphere last time.

Regular points winner who should enjoy this distance.

Been knocking on the door and should see out this longer trip.

Last year’s Cheltenham hunter winner who should be too good.

Unbeaten in point to points and should have more to come.

Unseated when going well over the big fences at Aintree latest.

Back to form when winning a Ludlow hunter nine days ago.

Went close over course and distance last month.

Improved effort when second over course and distance latest.

Hampered late on when third at Wolverhampton last time.

Went close on handicap debut and much more to come.

Game winner over course and distance last time out.

Has shown good form over this course and distance.

Solid comeback run when fifth here last time out.