LARAVIE (1) was unplaced two back in a hurdle (3990m) at Sedgefield. Atoned for that run last time to get the prize by 3.5 lengths in a hurdle (4400m) at Stratford-On-Avon. Sure to prove hard to beat. NORTHERN SYMPHONIE (2) is an extremely good jumper who has strung together three wins over the obstacles. Added to the tally last time in a hurdle (4800m) at Ffos Las. Key runner on recent form. MIDNIGHT GOLD (3) returns from a break of nine months. Generally goes well when fresh, with four minor placings from five attempts. Kicked off last prep with a sound third in a hurdle at Perth over 4800m. Sure to make her presence felt. FOR GINA (4) opened the campaign with a solid third in a hurdle (4700m) at Fakenham then last start could only manage fifth in a hurdle (4900m) at Southwell 60 days ago. Cannot be dismissed.