Summary: Scored by 7 1/2l off a 8lb lower mark here penultimate start; ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test last time, same mark here; usually held up; effective 2 1/2-3 1/4m, acts on good to soft, good; thriving of late, remains on good mark on hunter form.

Summary: Fell in a handicap chase at Newton Abbot latest before the race developed; effective at 3m-3m3f on sound surface; in form until latest, worth another go over marathon trips.

Summary: Best handicap form to date, every chance when left clear landing a handicap by 5 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Down Royal last time; absent for very lengthy period; effective 2m4f-3m; likely to need this back from big absence.

Summary: Pulled up in a handicap chase here latest where never jumped or travelled; effective around 3m on a sound surface; has worryingly lost his enthusiasm of late.

Summary: Scored by 5 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark here penultimate start; travelled, ran to form but didn't find as much as looked likely last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m5f-3m; Cartmel specialist, generally consistent.