bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Persistent jumping errors and inconsistency make him a difficult proposition, and he burned himself out too soon at Ballinrobe last time. The trip and going pose no problems, but he's ranked bottom of this field on our figures.

Third on our ratings and carrying a mark that flatters on his best form, but inconsistency has been his downfall — a succession of jumping errors at Haydock last time left him well beaten. The trip and ground suit, and he's a threat if he settles and jumps cleanly.

Back to form last time, winning off a reduced mark at Market Rasen with nothing to spare; still well placed on his best form despite the 4lb rise, and first-time cheekpieces are a positive addition. The main query is whether he'll see out this longer trip.

Front-runner who thrives when allowed to control his own pace, and he bolted up by 13 lengths at Newton Abbot last time off a reduced mark; still on a manageable figure, with distance and going well established. The step back up in class is the key test.

Second on our ratings and well rated against his best Irish form, with connections having been successful in this race last year; probably found the trip a stretch at Sandown most recently. Consistent form on a sound surface would make him a serious threat.