Spotlight: Latest effort sustained his maiden status on the Flat; successful at Downpatrick (2m2f) and good second at Fontwell (2m1f) in the last two of three attempts over hurdles; unexposed in this sphere; shortlisted.

Spotlight: The winner of maiden races on Flat and over hurdles; short-head second, clear of remainder, in 4yo handicap at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) on seasonal debut; may be capable of further improvement; one to consider.

Spotlight: Ex-Irish 4yo who has a solid record (Flat/hurdles) for current yard, latterly winning at Fontwell (2m3f) then placed at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft); effective over 2m; holds strong claims back down in trip.

Spotlight: Successful under Lucas Murphy in Ayr handicap and Kelso novice hurdle in last two appearances, both over 2m; goes into hotter waters sent down to Cheltenham but brings the possibility of further improvement.

Spotlight: Low-mileage 4yo who was a Flat winner in France; encouraging efforts over hurdles since joining the Skelton yard, close second at Carlisle (2m1f, good; handicap debut) most recently; still open to progress; respected.

Spotlight: Has shown ability in bumpers in Ireland and hurdles contests for current stable; beaten favourite in both starts this term but may show progress now handicapping; hood worn last time is retained; not ruled out.

Spotlight: Bumper winner in sole Irish run; 0-5 over hurdles; ran well in first-time cheekpieces at Uttoxeter (2m Class 5; handicap debut) most recently but these are deeper waters upped two grades.

Spotlight: Well on top in lower grade at Sligo (2m1f) last time but that was a belated doubling of his career tally (gained other win on the Flat three years earlier); far from certain to follow up.

Spotlight: Raced only twice under rules, winning at Uttoxeter (2m) then second at Cartmel, both over hurdles; flashed her tail on latter occasion but is still unexposed and now goes in headgear, which may be beneficial.

Spotlight: Triple Flat and dual hurdles winner; below par last time but may still have more to offer under this code and penultimate effort reads well, with the winner following up in major handicap since; could go well.

Spotlight: Won at Uttoxeter on debut over hurdles and has posted two creditable efforts since, latest at Huntingdon (2m Class 4) on handicap debut; however, needs to find improvement upped in grade.

Spotlight: Modest maiden on Flat; proving a better hurdler and ran well at Wexford (2m) last week when attempting to follow up her Sligo success; however, appears to face a tougher assignment in this field.

Spotlight: Flat winner in France; best hurdles effort (solid Taunton form) ties him in with Way Of Stars; disappointing in a rematch with that rival when last seen but had wind surgery since and remains of interest; handicap debut.

Spotlight: One of several Irish challengers; has won a couple of times this term, including at Listowel (2m) on penultimate outing, but faces a stiffer task at this level; only eighth of nine last time.

Spotlight: Irish mare who eventually weakened after racing in a clear lead at Wexford last time when bidding for a 2m4f double; unlikely to be inconvenienced by the return to 2m but this is a deeper field on handicap debut.

Spotlight: Successful in maiden races on Flat and over hurdles; was in the process of running well when falling in series final at Worcester (2m4f) on handicap debut but ran below par at Stratford (2m) since; others preferred.

Spotlight: Irish 5yo who has been soundly beaten in two handicap attempts (Flat/hurdles), failing to back up his maiden form; something to prove back under this code, especially in such a competitive field.