MAHLER MOON (3) opened the campaign with a respectable third in a hurdle (3800m) at Taunton then last start scored in a hurdle (4800m) at Newbury by 1.5 lengths. Likely to figure prominently again. ELUSIVENESS (4) lines up for the hat-trick. Saluted in a hurdle (4800m) at Taunton two runs back then again got the job done last time in a hurdle (4200m) at Ludlow, winning with one length in hand. In great form and will give backers a great sight. BORN IN THE WEST (2) has been in solid form of late. Got the job done in a hurdle (3870m) at Catterick two starts back then was only beaten 3 lengths when second in a hurdle (5400m) at Sedgefield last start. Cannot be taken lightly. STAR VANTAGE (5) fought on well last time and finished a very close second in a hurdle (5400m) at Sedgefield. Struggling to break through but is not to be underestimated on best figures.