KAPAL LAYAR (1) did well to clock-in second two back in a hurdle (3170m) at Uttoxeter. Improved to record a win in a maiden hurdle (3900m) at Chepstow 61 days ago, arriving 2.5 lengths ahead of his rivals. Should be there at the business end. KOUKEO (7) was pulled up in a hurdle (4100m) at Ayr two starts back. Atoned for that run last time to greet the judge by one length in a hurdle (4300m) at Exeter. Must be a chance again. THANK YOU BLUE (2) has been performing well of late. Saluted two starts back in a hurdle (3200m) at Kempton Park then was in the money again last time, beaten 4.5 lengths into third in a hurdle (3400m) at Newcastle. Can turn things around. THE SAINTED CANARY (3) has been racing well. Scored two starts back in a maiden hurdle (3050m) at Wincanton then was very competitive last time, beaten just 2 lengths into second in a hurdle (3980m) at Wincanton. Not to be taken lightly.