HALFWAY HOUSE LAD (8) followed a win over the obstacles two back in a steeplechase (4700m) at Newcastle with further success in a steeplechase (4840m) at this track last time, getting home by half a length. Bombproof at present and looks hard to beat again. GIBBERWELL (6) failed to finish two starts back in a steeplechase (4800m) at Wetherby then turned things around last time, scoring by 1.5 lengths in a steeplechase (4840m) at this track. Hard to fault on his recent run. TOROSAY (4) parted ways with the rider in a steeplechase (4910m) at Carlisle two starts back. Made amends last time when she found a couple better, beaten 8 lengths, in a steeplechase (4840m) at this track. Must be respected. HOLD THE NOTE (7) was unplaced two back in a steeplechase (4820m) at Ayr. Finished third last start in a much better performance in a steeplechase (4800m) at Ayr, beaten 26 lengths. Capable of playing a major role.