CLEAR STORM (8) wasn't far away when resuming from a layoff last start, beaten half a length into second in a hurdle (3400m) at this track. Before that first-up run she went to the N P Mulholland yard. Strips fitter and is again a top chance. MAIRIS ICON (4) resumed after a spell last start with a strong second in a hurdle (4300m) at Wincanton. Has ability and can play a role again. SWEET CARYLINE (3) comes here off a solid third 61 days back in a hurdle (3700m) at Exeter. That result followed another minor placing in a hurdle (3200m) at Kempton Park the run before. Hard to leave out. MAVIS PIKE (1) returns for new trainer today. Has ability and is a big watch first-up. Sure to be well-schooled and is going to be thereabouts.