129 Expert View: Ran to form beaten 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Uttoxeter last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m5f on a sound surface; progressing over fences, chance once again.

Form Snapshot: He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Imperial Alex when second of 13 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 3m (good) in June.

135 Expert View: Travelled, out-battled late by strong stayer, ran to form second beaten a neck off 132 last time, same mark here; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts on sound surface; in career best form for new yard, chance once again.

Form Snapshot: Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a neck by Follow Your Luck in a match at 6-5 on his latest outing in a chase at Perth over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season.

141 Expert View: Outpaced but not disgraced when fourth beaten 9l in a handicap chase at Worcester latest; trainer in form; wants 3m ideally, acts on soft or quicker; in fair form, step back up in trip a plus.

Form Snapshot: Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 9l behind Crebilly when fourth of 5 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Worcester over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.

133 Expert View: Ran to form just tiring late on up in trip comfortably held in a handicap chase at Perth last time; in good form prior; effective 3m-3m7f, acts on good; progressive and drop in trip a plus.

Form Snapshot: He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 7f to 3m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 16l behind El Granjero when fifth of 11 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Perth over 3m 7f (good) in April.