GROOM DE COTTE (1) made a winning return from a layoff last time out in a steeplechase (4700m) at Huntingdon, partnered by today's rider Richie McLernon. Leading contender. MARTALMIX'JAC (6) was most recently at the races two months ago. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a steeplechase (4860m) at Southwell, beaten a nose. Key runner while fresh. GETTHEPOT (5) returned from a spell last start with a solid second in a steeplechase (5200m) at Doncaster with today's rider Kielan Woods aboard. Will strip fitter and looms large again. POTTLERATH (4) missed the frame two runs ago in a hurdle (4200m) at Ludlow. Turned things around last time when he finished third in a steeplechase (6100m) at Chepstow. Hard to beat if on his game.