SERIOUS CHALLENGE (1) is a talented jumper who has been in stellar form of late. Lines up for the hat-trick. Saluted in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at Plumpton two runs back then again got the job done last time in a hurdle (3200m) at Ayr, winning with 9 lengths in hand. Ideally placed to continue the purple patch of form. KIENTZHEIM (4) was most recently at the races two months ago. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a hurdle (3300m) at Newbury, beaten 5 lengths. Has ability and worth including. SORCELEUR (2) did fairly well when he finished third in a hurdle (3300m) at Newbury two runs back. Less effective last time when 5.5 lengths away in ninth in a hurdle (3200m) at Sandown Park. Expect a return to form. JOHN BARBOUR (3) scored a big win 24 days back in a hurdle (3270m) at Newbury. That result came as no surprise after a solid second in a hurdle (3200m) at Ludlow the run before. Hard to knock the recent efforts.