MERMAIDS CAVE (2) returned from a spell last start with a modest 13th in a hurdle (4100m) at Cheltenham. Key runner who is expected to feature. ILE DE JERSEY (1) has put in a couple of moderate performances since resuming. Opened with an unplaced effort in a hurdle (3900m) at Chepstow then clocked-in sixth last time in a hurdle (4100m) at Cheltenham. Certainly worth including. OF COURSE YOU CAN (6) has been out of the money in two starts this preparation, both over the jumps. Finished seventh when first-up then was 16 lengths away in 12th most recently in a hurdle (4100m) at Cheltenham. Worth serious consideration. CALLIN BATON ROUGE (4) returns from a break of six months. Generally goes well when fresh, with two minor placings from four attempts. Kicked off last prep with a sound second in a hurdle at Cartmel over 3400m. Genuine danger.