ALMAZHAR GARDE (1) was pulled up in a steeplechase (4800m) at Uttoxeter two starts back. Atoned for that run last time to win by 5.5 lengths in a steeplechase (4800m) at Ludlow. Major player again. CLIMBING (5) returned from a spell last start with a solid second in a steeplechase (5000m) at Hereford with today's rider Gavin Sheehan aboard. Sure to be right there again. BASKERVILLE (4) returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (3800m) at Warwick, finishing fifth when partnered by today's rider Tom Cannon. Will come on from that run and is worth considering. BALLYBEGG (2) filled a minor prize two back in a hurdle (4200m) at Ludlow. Couldn't emulate that effort last time out, beaten 10 lengths into sixth in a hurdle (3800m) at Warwick. Expect a return to form.