ERNEST GRAY (1) wasn't popular in betting but returned from a spell on May 6 with a strong win by 2.5 lengths in a hurdle (4600m) at Worcester. Fitter and expected to go on with it. POUNDING POET (2) was unplaced two back in a hurdle (3950m) at Hereford. Turned things around last time to finish third, beaten a neck, in a hurdle (4870m) at Ayr. Cannot be left out. ROGER POL (3) is resuming from a layoff of four months. Raced just the once last campaign, when he was eased out of the race in a steeplechase (4800m) at Kempton Park. Has a strong first-up record. Can pose a serious challenge. PARTY BUSINESS (4) was unplaced two starts ago in a hurdle (4700m) at this track then produced a better result last start when he finished fourth, beaten 11 lengths, in a hurdle (4600m) at Worcester. Deserves another chance.