KEEL STRAND (5) made a winning return from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (4300m) at this track, partnered by today's rider Harry Cobden. Can continue the bright start to the campaign. GATEAU DE MIEL (3) found the frame two back in a steeplechase (5200m) at this track then progressed nicely last time to salute by 3.5 lengths in a steeplechase (5200m) at this track. Certainly worth including. DEAR RALPHY (6) registered a solid second 29 days back in a hurdle (5000m) at Huntingdon. That result came as no surprise after another minor placing in a hurdle (5000m) at Huntingdon the run before. Will be a force once again. SPITALFIELD (4) made a strong return from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (4600m) at Worcester, finishing second when partnered by today's rider Richie McLernon. Will strip fitter and looms large again.