Haydock
Stepped forward when winning over course and distance last time.
Went close in Grade 2 company last time out.
Game win at Market Rasen latest and can cope with 5lb rise in weights.
In flying form and big chance if seeing out this distance.
Knocking on the door in Listed and handicapping off a fair mark.
Has won two of past three and every chance again.
Won a point-to-point last time and looks hard to beat.
Wincanton
Back to best when second at Taunton last time out.
Ran well behind Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle.
Good hurdler and should improve now going over fences.
Solid in bumpers and should make a nice hurdler.
Has won three of past four including over this course and distance.
Impressive chase debut win last time and has more to come.
Consistent and should improve for this longer distance.
Ascot
Stays well and still looks ahead of the handicapper.
Has won four of past five and has much more to offer.
Enjoyed returning to hurdles when winning at Doncaster last time.
Has won three times over C&D and right in the hunt again.
Loves it around here and can win this race for second time.
Has been knocking on the door in good company.
Expensive buy who won nicely at Ludlow last time out.
Southwell
In a rich vein of form and can land the five-timer.
Bit in hand when scoring at Wolverhampton last time.
Will be much happier going back up to this mile.
Landed the hat-trick nicely at Kempton last time out.
Went close over course and distance latest.
Was just pipped last time and can go one better.
Made it four wins in a row over course and distance last time.
Newcastle
Good third last time despite missing the kick.
Brought up four wins in a row at Wolver last time.
Improved from debut when second here in good contest.
Good second at Lingfield and plenty more to come.
Lots in hand when winning over course and distance latest.
Has shown good form over this course and distance.
Dug deep to score here over a furlong shorter last time.