Spotlight: 0-7 over hurdles but he has developed into a useful staying handicapper on the Flat since last attempt and returns to this code looking very attractively treated; not disgraced last time when bidding for a repeat win in the Cesarewitch; shortlisted.

Spotlight: Prevailed narrowly in Grade 2 novice hurdle over C&D (good to soft; hood fitted) three weeks ago, adding to his Listed bumper success at this meeting last year; the class angle and has earned top weight in this handicap; open to further progress to boot and warrants respect.

Spotlight: Ties in with Fortune De Mer on C&D running last time but form has levelled off, whereas that rival may well improve further; beaten off this mark (admittedly not disgraced) in sole handicap attempt.

Spotlight: Low-mileage 5yo who opened his account in Worcester contest (2m, good) on handicap/seasonal debut, with James Bowen on board for the first time; may build on that success and show further progress; enters calculations.

Spotlight: Beaten favourite in Chepstow maiden when last seen but maintained a consistent overall record that now reads 22322; has solid claims as things stand and there is the possibility of progress now handicapping.

Spotlight: Two Flat wins in France; proving consistent (22333) over hurdles and ties in with French Emperor on Worcester reappearance form (first run since wind surgery); again seems likely to go well.

Spotlight: Scored twice on Flat in France but has produced only duck eggs in that sphere for current yard; however, scored comfortably in novice event at Downpatrick (2m2f, yielding to soft) on last hurdles attempt and remains unexposed under this code; helps to give Tony Martin an interesting hand.

Spotlight: Won at Stratford (2m2f, good) on handicap debut; jumping lacked fluency at Cheltenham (2m4f) later in October and he was pulled up soon after a mistake three out caused the saddle to slip and jockey to lose irons; others preferred.

Spotlight: Dual bumper winner in France; looked rather modest in Ireland until showing improvement to win big-field handicap hurdle at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) most recently; in excellent hands and could take another step forward; not dismissed.

Spotlight: Seemed to run well in Aintree Grade 2 on final bumper outing and he has made an encouraging start to hurdles career, rallying well to win at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last time; could well have more to offer; one to consider.

Spotlight: Successful in three of her last four completed starts; challenging when final-flight faller at Wetherby (again over 2m) most recently; can be treated as if still in form but this looks a stiffer assignment.

Spotlight: Five-race maiden; ran well, despite lacking fluency, at Carlisle (2m1f, good) most recently; likely needs to show further progress on handicap debut and ideally needs to jump better.

Spotlight: Got detached and made only late headway at Cartmel (2m1f) when last seen four months ago, failing to follow up his Ffos Las win; faces a harder task in this field.

Spotlight: Irish 7yo who ran respectably at Limerick (2m) most recently; however, overall record of 1-15 (the win in a bumper) reflects that he's more exposed than many of today's rivals.

Spotlight: Posted a win and good second last term when under the care of Anthony Charlton; needs to rebound, having taken a step backwards at Ascot (2m3f) on handicap/seasonal debut.

Spotlight: Always behind in the Worcester event won by French Emperor, failing to back up penultimate effort and taking record to 0-7; first-time headgear needs to make a big difference.