Warwick

Fair winner over hurdles who returned to form from out the blue to open chase account at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December 2022. Form has dipped badly since, though, and little impact in 2 starts on the Flat last monh.

Pulled up on each of his last 3 starts and he makes little appeal.

Successful twice in Wincanton in December 2022 but more miss than hit since and he's opposable.

Successful twice at Fontwell last year but he ran poorly there when last seen in October and he's none too reliable.

Hasn't shown a great deal in 3 starts since returning from a lengthy absence in February but makes his chase debut for a yard in flying form. Interesting in a change of headgear.

Largely creditable efforts since latest success over 2½m here in November, putting in a better round of jumping than is often the case when third at Hereford last time. Claims if responding well to the first-time visor.

Irish point winner who justified support to open his account over fences at the second attempt at Catterick (25.2f, soft) in January. Shade disappointing when only fourth at Hereford last time but he's a key player nonetheless.

Irish point winner who landed a 2m Worcester maiden hurdle last May. Bettered previous efforts in this sphere when runner-up at Taunton (21.7f, good) recently and definite chance if able to build on that here.