2017 Bet365 Gold Cup hero here and in good form when last seen in the summer. Can go well fresh and makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race that should play to his strengths.

Impressive winner at Wetherby on reappearance and sights are lowered after a tilt at the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup last time. Goes well for Charlie Hammond and capable of a big run here with conditions to suit.

James Bowen's mount looked unlucky not to strike here last time, showing improved hurdles form in the process. Getting weight from all his rivals here, he makes plenty of appeal under his excellent rider.