IMPERIAL ALEX (2) returned from a spell last start with a solid second in a steeplechase (4800m) at Uttoxeter with today's rider Stan Sheppard aboard. Fitter and expected to go on with it. CAN'T BEAT HISTORY (7) has impressed at both runs this prep. Won first up in a hurdle (5000m) at Warwick then filled a minor placing 30 days ago in a steeplechase (4800m) at Market Rasen. Can win without surprising. GLEN CANNEL (9) did a good job to finish second two back in a point to point (4400m) at Hornby Castle then improved sharply to register a big win in a steeplechase (4800m) at this track 25 days ago, arriving 12 lengths ahead of his rivals. Sure to be thereabouts again. HARDY DIAMOND (8) started at big odds but returned from a spell on May 16 with a sound second in a steeplechase (4100m) at Kilbeggan, beaten 2.25 lengths. Will come on from that run and is worth considering.