INDEEVAR BLEU (2) is a strong first-up performer returning from a layoff of four months. Kicked off with a win at Leicester in a 3110m hurdle when last in work. Set to run well. ANOTHER FINE MESS (6) took a tumble in a hurdle (3050m) at Wincanton two starts back. Bounced back last time to get the prize by 0.8 lengths in a hurdle (3200m) at Warwick. Hard to fault on his recent run. GOBLET OF FIRE (4) returns from a 166-day spell. Concluded the last prep with a minor placing in a hurdle (3200m) at Wetherby, beaten 7 lengths. Reliable jumper with two wins to his name from six appearances. This looks a nice race to kick off. LASS DE LA BLAIRIE (3) returns after a break of two months. Last appeared when he parted ways with the rider on his jumps debut in a hurdle (3220m) at Sandown Park. Makes plenty of appeal.