91 Expert View: Taken on up front and made too much use of when fourth beaten 38l in a handicap chase here latest; cheekpieces first time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-2m7f on a sound surface; well treated if building on recent revival.

Form Snapshot: Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 3-1jt-fav behind It's A Breeze when fourth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to firm) in July.

98 Expert View: Ran to form under positive ride, bit too keen in front when second beaten 7l in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by decent ground; maiden but in form until latest.

Form Snapshot: Placed in two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 19 starts. Beaten 7l by Mr Mcwhinny when second of 5 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.

100 Expert View: Travelled, improved again, scored with loads in hand landing a handicap by 8l off a 7lb lower mark at Sedgefield last time; usually held up; effective 2m1f-2m5f on sound surface; in flying form and, although new mark asks more, he has a good chance.

Form Snapshot: He has won three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 10-11fav at Sedgefield over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month, beating Tom Creen by 8l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Has won 3 times this season.

76 Expert View: Stopped quickly after series of errors when fourth beaten 46l in a handicap chase at Southwell latest; cheekpieces first time; returning from a break; effective 2m4f, may need some slight give; jumping must improve to figure over fences.

Form Snapshot: A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Dunkerque when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Southwell over 2m 4f (good) in May. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

87 Expert View: Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test when 23l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; returning from a break; effective 2m4f-2m7f; frustrating maiden, may improve from chase debut.

Form Snapshot: Placed in three hurdle races from 16 starts. Last of 3 behind Dunkerque beaten 24l at 5-1 on his chase debut over this course and distance (good) in June.

96 Expert View: Made too much use of when fourth beaten 22l in a handicap chase here latest; stays 3m2f, suited by sound surface; needs more off this mark.

Form Snapshot: A winner of a chase at 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 3-1 behind Mr Mcwhinny when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.