BARON DE MIDLETON (2) was returning from a layoff last start when he was eased out of the race in a hurdle (3400m) at Newcastle. Honest jumper with six wins and 16 minor placings from 39 starts over the obstacles. Capable of figuring if he gets it right. Worth another chance. MATCHLESS (4) was unplaced two runs ago in a hurdle (3160m) at Catterick. Turned things around last time when he filled a minor placing in a hurdle (3700m) at Stratford-On-Avon. Must be a chance again. SONNING (8) two runs this prep have been moderate. Resumed with an unplaced effort in a flat race at Pontefract then clocked-in eighth last start in a hurdle (3900m) at Carlisle. Capable of far better. JUBILEE GOLD (5) did a reasonable job when he finished second in a hurdle (3200m) at Plumpton two runs back. Franked that form when just 4.5 lengths away in third last time out in a hurdle (3800m) at Taunton. Sure to be thereabouts again.