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Happygolucky finished second in his only Irish point. We like him and expect a bold showing. He should go close

Lochinver ran well last time. If he can build on that he shouldn't be far away.

Louse Talk had useful form over hurdles two seasons ago but has struggled so far over fences. This is a competitive race but hopefully he'll run well.

Jersey Bean was the top-rated of these over hurdles but it’s a case of look and learn today. He was over the top when he ran at Perth so you can put a line through that. He might just be needing the run a little bit so I wouldn’t be going in gung-ho on him.

Sirobbie is in good form after his break following  his three wins in the summer all over just short of three miles at Uttoxeter. He returns to action over the same course and distance in a competitive race but he obviously loves the track. Fingers are crossed that he can maintain his unbeaten record there…

As he showed when winning easily at Kempton, Progressive Rating is a decent two-year-old. He remains in good form and will be hard to beat.

Dominus has had a good season winning a couple and holding his form well. He's run only once previously on all-weather, finishing second to a smart filly around here in the spring. With Oisin in the saddle he should be hard to beat.

Young Bull won a heavy ground bumper at Chepstow last season. We are looking forward to seeing this debut run over hurdles.

Burnage Boy has been very in and out on the Flat but has shown some ability. We feel he will possibly stay the trip hurdling. He has schooled very well and is working nicely so if he stays he could run a big race.

Maisie Moo had a busy first half of the year so we gave her a break. She has still been growing so that was probably a wise decision. She should run a nice race from this mark back over seven furlongs.

Cage of Fear seems to be in much better form than last season. He looks well and loves jumping. I rate this horse highly and in the absence of the probable favourite I expect him to make a serious challenge. Definite chance.

This former Yorkshire-based point-to-point winner has been pleasing us at home. Two miles will probably be too short for him but will be a good learning point. Looking at the race we'd be happy if he finished third or fourth but wouldn't be surprised if he did better than that.

Almost Gold ran well for a long way on his chase debut last time out in May. He has filled out and strengthened since then and should continue to improve with his racing. He is more than fit enough to do himself justice.

Pontresina is a horse we like but we had a little problem after his last run. He’ll love the trip and ground. We think he’s pretty fit but he’ll be sharper for the run. I’d say he has an each-way squeak.

Lilkian has a chance of reversing recent Lingfield form with Dynamighty as he lost ground when hampered early in that race. Whether he'll cope with the French-trained favourite though is questionable but he ought to make the frame, so an each-way chance.

Noble Behest has done all his winning - for his two previous stables - at two miles. Probably this trip is still on the short side.

Forbidden Dance has been running well lately. She remains in good form and has an excellent chance of going close.

Imperial Aura has done nothing wrong in his four starts. A winner and placed in bumpers, he then won his first two starts over hurdles. He looks well treated on form but there is a big difference between winning a small-field novice hurdle to tackling a competitive handicap with lots of runners. Ground is a…

If Not So Sleepy gets away and runs happily in midfield for the greater part of the race, he could easily run on and be dangerous at the finish. Consistency is not his greatest asset though, so while he might make the first four, chances are if things do not go for him he could…

Speed Company will love the ground. He's fit and well and has a nice weight. He's still a novice so I think we can have some fun with him this winter.