HAPPY INDEX (4) returns from a 132-day spell. Kicked off the last prep in good style, finishing runner-up in a hurdle at Fontwell Park over 4300m. Sure to prove tough to stop. FOLLOW CHARLIE (3) comes here off a sound third 31 days back in a hurdle (3400m) at Carlisle. That result was on the back of a solid third in a hurdle (4100m) at Ayr two starts ago. Likely to be thereabouts. MAURA JEANNE (5) finished fifth two runs ago in a hurdle (5400m) at Sedgefield. Bounced back last time when she grabbed third in a hurdle (4700m) at Newcastle. Capable of a another forward showing. RASCAL (2) was unplaced two starts back in a hurdle (3200m) at Ludlow then produced a better result last time when he finished fourth, beaten 15 lengths, in a hurdle (4300m) at Wincanton. Deserves another chance.