DUKE OF LUCKLEY (1) returns after a spell of six months. Opened the last campaign with a win in a 3200m steeplechase at this track by 5.5 lengths, adding to a sound overall first-up record. Can return in winning form. HAREL DU MARAIS (4) was unplaced two back in a steeplechase (3000m) at Wetherby. Found the frame last time in a much better performance in a steeplechase (3300m) at Huntingdon, beaten one length. Likely to play a major role. EL MUCHACHO (3) returned from a spell last start with a strong third in a steeplechase (3200m) at Chepstow. That run was the first for the Olly Murphy stable. Decent chance in this line-up. ASIAN STAR (5) returns from a 175-day spell. Hasn't raced since she failed to complete the course in a hurdle (4090m) at this track. Already a winner over the obstacles. Forget latest. Ideally placed to perform well.