NACHTGEIST (1) returns after a spell of seven months. Opened the last campaign with a solid second in a 3900m hurdle at Huntingdon, beaten 4.5 lengths. Overall first-up record reads well, with three placings from five runs. Rates strongly here and looks set to run well. MARKET HOUSE (4) is racing in great heart. Did a good job to finish a close third two back in a hurdle (4000m) at Fakenham then chalked-up a win on the flat at Brighton 12 days ago, getting home by a neck over 2400m. Will thereabouts on his return to jumping. BUXTED REEL (2) returned from a spell last start with a solid third in a hurdle (3300m) at Stratford-On-Avon with today's rider Cameron Iles aboard. Decent chance in this line-up. GMS PRINCE (6) was unplaced two back in a hurdle (3740m) at this track. Filled a minor prize last time in a much better performance in a hurdle (3300m) at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Good enough to test this field.