JACKSTELL (5) comes here off a solid second 18 days back in a maiden hurdle (3900m) at Ascot. That result came as no surprise after another minor placing in a maiden hurdle (3910m) at Lingfield the run before. All set to continue the strong recent form. RONNIES RULES (9) returns after six months in the paddock. Kicked off the last prep with a victory in a 4800m at Taylorstown P2p by half a length. Reliable jumper with four wins to his name from seven starts. Sure to make his presence felt. BERKENSHTAAAP (3) was fresh from a spell last time out when he found a couple better on the flat over 3300m at Taunton. Looking to make it two wins over the obstacles from two attempts. Sound prospects. LITTLE LEDGEND (8) returns from a 75-day spell. Made just the one appearance when last in work and was in the money in a 3200m flat race at Wetherby, beaten 2 lengths. Must be considered carefully.