Taunton

Winning pointer who left his efforts over hurdles well behind when fourth on debut in this sphere at Fontwell (21.6f) in November and built on that when good third of 11 in handicap chase at Wincanton (26.7f, soft) 44 days ago. Likely contender.

Advanced his form when an emphatic scorer at Uttoxeter (24.1f) in October and backed that up with solid placed at Stratford and Windsor since. Races off the same mark and ought to go well again.

Not the easiest to catch right but ran up to best when good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, good) in November. Needs to back it up now off a 4 lb higher mark, returned to the larger obstacles.

Unreliable sort who ran in snatches when third of 6 in handicap chase at this course (26.3f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Others are more convincing.

Maiden hurdler who showed similar form to be placed first 3 starts over fences this season. However, disappointed twice since and has something to prove now.

Still looking for first success and expensive to follow this season, yet there was more encouragement than on his reappearance when finishing respectable third of 7 in handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, soft) 40 days ago. Would be a player if building on that from career-low mark.

Not the easiest of rides but posted a good third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton in November and would've been placed had he not unseated at the last switched to fences there (20.2f) on Boxing Day. However, jumped ponderously before being pulled up at Ludlow 2 days ago.

Successful twice this season, latest at Windsor (24.3f) in November. Well below that level at Wincanton latest but can't be ruled out here.

Fair maiden hurdler who may have still needed the outing, on second start back from lengthy absence, when fourth of 7 in handicap chase (13/2) at Catterick (19.2f, good) on debut over fences 32 days ago. Should have more to offer.

Winner of a point bumper who posted best form under Rules when fourth of 8 in Lingfield handicap (23.5f, good) on seasonal/chase debut in November. Failed to repeat that effort at Leicester since, however, and others appeal more.

Huntingdon winner (23.6f) last month but that 2-finisher race very much fell apart and he was found out in a more competitive event at same course latest. Others preferred.

Modest winner at 18f over hurdles who made the frame again in this sphere when creditable third at Wincanton (20.2f) in November. Turned in a rare poor effort at Hereford since but type to bounce back if staying this longer trip.

Lightly-raced ex-Irish maiden hurdler/chaser. Won 2 points since final start for Paul Henderson in 2022 but made little impact on return over timber for new yard last month. Handicap chase debut.

Remains with little form and has finished well held in a couple of handicap hurdle at Fontwell this term. Cheekpieces reached for now attentions switch to chasing but he is hard to recommend. 1 lb out of the weights.

No promise over hurdles and, following 10 months off, there was no upturn for a switch to this code when pulled up in an Exeter handicap chase 30 days ago. Hard to warm to from 4 lb out of the weights. New headgear.