Spotlight: 8l second to useful prospect on debut in bumper at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in November and went one better in maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month; did it comfortably last time and could have plenty more left in the tank; strong claims under a 7lb penalty.

Spotlight: Point (3m, soft to heavy) and bumper (2m, good to soft) winner whose fourth of 13 in a hot novice hurdle at Warwick (2m, good to soft) in November reads very well in today's context; merely third when odds-on here (2m3f, good to soft) since but didn't see out the trip; key player.

Spotlight: Point and bumper winner who scored easily over C&D (good) in November on second hurdle start; last of three at Aintree (2m1f, soft) since but that was still a positive performance in a hot little race and it's likely that this will take less winning; respected under 7lb penalty.

Spotlight: One from 13 on the Flat in France; went close on British debut in juvenile hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last month; came clear of the third last time and and might not be far away now taking on older horses.

Spotlight: Won with something to spare on debut in bumper here (2m, good to soft) in December 2024; first run since when fifth in good bumper at Worcester (2m, good) in October; could have a part to play now sent hurdling.

Spotlight: Runner-up over C&D (good) in November on second start and got closer to the target when occupying the same position at Taunton (2m, good) last month, when he might have won but for a final-flight stumble; chance.

Spotlight: Readily made all in French bumper (1m4f, good) last May and did the same again later that month (1m4f, soft); she brings potential to this British debut and is one to be interested in.

Spotlight: 1l second to Loaded And Locked on debut in bumper at Worcester (2m, good) in October; merely ninth of 14 here (2m, good) since; retains potential but makes hurdle debut with others higher up the pecking order.

Spotlight: Displayed ability in points but tailed off at triple-figure odds on both hurdle runs and he'll be of greater interest over further in handicaps.

Spotlight: Took a step forward when eighth of ten at 125-1 at Haydock (1m7f, good) recently on his second start but that's still a long way short of the required standard today.

Spotlight: No threat in either bumper and well beaten on both hurdle starts.

Spotlight: 13l second of five on debut in British maiden point but pulled up next time and well beaten at 150-1 over C&D on last month's rules debut.

Spotlight: Backed at big prices but soundly beaten eighth of 14 on debut at Wetherby on Boxing Day (2m3f, soft; 22-1); lots of improvement is needed.

Spotlight: Unable to threaten when sixth at triple-figure odds in her two maiden hurdles (2m, good) and others are readily preferred.