Kempton

Smart hurdler, winning Kempton listed and Wincanton Grade 2 this autumn. Quickly reached same level over fences when length second to L'eau Du Sud in Warwick Grade 2 14 days ago. His stable has a strong record in this and the one to beat if stamina holds racing beyond 2m for the first time.

Taken very well to fences this season, winning 3 handicaps. Another good effort when third of 11 in Cheltenham handicap (20.5f, soft) last month. Can make his presence felt outings of handicaps.

Smart hurdler who resumed his chase career with wins at Kilbeggan (maiden) and Galway (Grade 3) last summer. Capable of giving a good account back from a break but a penalty has the potential to leave him vulnerable for win purposes.

Prolific winning hurdler who made the perfect start in this sphere when landing a 19f Ascot Grade 2 just before Christmas. However, he was a rather fortunate winner that day and finished a well-held third of 4 in Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown since.

Useful hurdler and even better over fences, bagging the Grade 2 Rising Stars at Wincanton in November. Made a mistake at a crucial stage when well-held fifth in Newbury Grade 2 later that month. Freshened up since.

Dual novice hurdle winner last season and made successful start over fences in 4-runner handicap at Ascot (19f, good) in November. Tame displays have followed in a hurdle at Cheltenham and chase at Windsor, leaving him with something to prove at present.