TARBAT NESS (2) is racing in great heart. Did well to finish a close second two back in a hurdle (3900m) at Huntingdon then was again in the money on the flat at Pontefract 19 days ago, beaten 1.75 lengths over 4340m. Tough to stop again back over the jumps. ROBERT D'ORES (6) returns after four months in the spelling yard. Opened last campaign with a minor placing in a 4700m hurdle at this track, beaten a neck. Overall the first-up record reads well, with a win and two placings from four runs. Has ability and worth including. EXPRESS RUN (1) returns from a 123-day spell. Hasn't raced since he was pulled up in a maiden hurdle (4700m) at Uttoxeter. Yet to win over the obstacles from seven attempts. Sure to be primed and likely to be prominent. TEES COMP'S CLIVE (5) was unplaced two starts ago in a hurdle (4060m) at Newcastle then improved last time when he wound up in fifth, beaten 20 lengths, in a hurdle (4800m) at Wetherby. Deserves another chance.