HIGH COURT JUDGE (1) was unplaced two back in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Worcester. Bounced back last time to greet the judge by 0.8 lengths in a hurdle (3200m) at Huntingdon. Likely to figure once more. HOWTH (2) was fresh from a spell last time out and making his first appearance over the obstacles. Impressed on that occasion and scored by 1.75 lengths in a hurdle (3300m) at Market Rasen. That success came after a transfer to the Tom Lacey yard. Poses a major threat. ALVESTA (4) was unplaced two back in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Warwick then again missed out in a hurdle (3200m) at Huntingdon last time. No surprise to see her back in form. FRANCESI (3) is being tried over the jumps for the first time. Finished 4.5 lengths away third at the latest appearance on the flat over 1600m at Lingfield All Weather. Finds a nice race and is in the mix.