Kelso
Back over fences, proven at trip and ground, the one to beat.
Improved for first chase win here last time and open to progress.
High class Flat performer, won hurdle debut and open to marked improvement.
Promising second after wind operation last time and expected to improve further.
Very promising hurdle debut runner up, beaten narrowly and should win soon.
Wide margin winner here earlier and drop back in trip should suit.
Arrives in winning form this term and holds leading claims today.
Doncaster
Good over hurdles and has more to offer now chasing.
Showed lots of promise when third on debut at Warwick.
Impressive winner last time and the one to beat again.
In fine form around this trip and can strike for Hendo.
Willie Mullins raider who looks a cut above these rivals.
Has won past two nicely and can cope with weights rise.
In solid form this season and right in the mix again.
Newbury
Has won past two nicely and more to come over hurdles.
Looked a really hot prospect when winning here last time.
Has won five of past six and has every chance again.
Game win at Uttoxeter and just denied at Sandown latest.
Has been knocking on the door and ran well here last month.
Two Grade 2 wins over hurdles and can take another step forward.
Had nine lengths in hand when scoring at Bangor latest.
Newcastle
Ran well here last time and looks nicely handicapped today.
Promising runner up debut, showed speed at six furlongs and expected improvement.
Returned to best winning last time with visor and effective at trip.
Proven winner at distance, expected to bounce back over preferred seven furlongs.
Close to best last time, back at six furlongs off workable mark.
Consistent efforts here, narrowly denied last time and effective on surface.
Reliable type, ran to form here last time and remains competitively treated.
Course winner who goes well over this trip and from in form yard.
Revelation in cheekpieces when winning here last time and headgear can work again.