101 Expert View: Scored by 2 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Catterick in January; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m5f, wants sound surface; unreliable these days but remains very well treated on old form.

Form Snapshot: Winner of two hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 1/2l by Valence D'Aumont when second of 11 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 2m 5f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Catterick and Sedgefield this season.

100 Expert View: Ran to form just tiring late back from break beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Wetherby last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; in good form.

Form Snapshot: A winner of a chase at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Largy Force when second of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 3f (soft) last month.

94 Expert View: Stopped quickly when fourth beaten 31l in a handicap chase at Ayr latest; effective 2 1/2m; out of form.

Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Ballymackie when last of 4 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 2m 4f (soft) last month.

102 Expert View: Outpaced, bit below form well beaten in a handicap hurdle here latest; in good form prior; effective 2m3f-3m on soft and good; inconsistent over hurdles, ex pointer may have more to offer over fences.

Form Snapshot: Placed in four hurdle races and a point-to-point from ten starts. Beaten 12l behind Fairly Fulling at 9-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.

95 Expert View: Ran to form when fourth beaten 8l in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m6f-3m2f, acts on good; not in same form following long lay off but could build on latest if upped in trip.

Form Snapshot: Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 6f and 3m on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 8l behind Forcetoreckonwith when fourth of 6 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m (good to soft).

94 Expert View: Never threatened 28l third in a handicap chase at Sedgefield most recent run; effective at around 2m4f, acts on soft, good; in moderate form.

Form Snapshot: Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 5 behind Too Cool Forshrule beaten 28l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 2m 5f (soft) last month.

98 Expert View: Ran to form when fourth beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap chase here latest; absent for very lengthy period; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on good; frustrating maiden over fences.

Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 9l behind Chemical Warfare when fourth of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 7f (good) in October '24. Having his first run for a new stable today.

87 Expert View: Pulled up in a handicap chase at Ayr latest where failed to stay 3m; effective 2m; inconsistent, yet to fire over fences.

Form Snapshot: Placed in a hurdle race from 18 starts. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Ayr over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Le Grand Vert last month on his latest outing.

93 Expert View: Pulled up in a handicap chase at Catterick latest where found ground too soft; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, suited by sound surface; unreliable veteran.

Form Snapshot: He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up 4 out when 22-1 at Catterick over 3m 1f (soft) in a chase won by Defence Witness in January on his latest outing.

87 Expert View: Did plenty early, below form after wind op when fourth beaten 34l in a handicap chase at Ayr latest; second run after wind op; best at 2 1/2m, barely gets 3m; regressive.

Form Snapshot: Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Nights In Venice when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 3m (soft) earlier this month.