NORN IRON (1) missed the placings in a hurdle (3300m) at Doncaster two back then did a better job to wind-up second in a hurdle (3780m) at Newbury last time out. Ready to bounce back to form. ROMAN ROY (3) was unplaced two runs ago in a maiden hurdle (3800m) at Taunton then wound up in sixth last time in a hurdle (4110m) at this track. Hard to fault on his best form. START AGAIN (4) returns after seven months in the paddock. Kicked off the last prep with a solid second in a 3200m bumper at Worcester, beaten half a length. Presents a serious threat. NOW I KNOW (2) has not figured so far this prep. Finished tenth, beaten 61 lengths, two runs ago when resuming in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Kempton Park. Last time out in a maiden hurdle (3000m) at Wincanton.