Thriving this season, winning the Welsh National at Chepstow after chasing home Sizing Tennessee in the Ladbrokes Trophy. Has no stamina questions to answer unlike a couple of his rivals.

Very impressive at Wetherby last time and potential improver going up to three miles here. His pedigree suggests he will be suited by the trip and trainer has good record of horses hitting the frame in this.

Switches back to timber after two chase starts and can potentially go to the top in the staying division. Ran well behind Samcro here in the Ballymore in March and can put himself firmly in the Stayers' Hurdle picture.