Landed handicap hurdle/chase in June and July at this course and, while he disappointed over fences here last month, he's the type to bounce back quickly.
Below last winning mark and has shaped with plenty of encouragement on 2 of his last 3 outings, running well prior to unseating 2 out at this course 27 days ago. Not a forlorn hope.
Successful over fences for Nicky Henderson last spring, but his profile is anything but convincing and hasn't offered a great deal of encouragement for this stable.
Progressive in bumpers (runner-up twice) and, switched to handicaps, was showing more than previously over hurdles when falling at Bangor last time. Open to further improvement after a 3-month break.
HEY JOE is unexposed and was in the processing of showing improvement when he fell at Bangor 3 months ago. Provided he's none the worse for that, he can prove himself too good for a mark of 88. In-form pair Bagan and Robeam represent the biggest dangers.