RABY MERE (2) has impressed at both runs this prep. Scored first up in a hurdle (4000m) at Fakenham then filled a minor placing 37 days ago in a hurdle (3700m) at Stratford-On-Avon. Ideally placed to bounce back to winning form. MR LE PHILOSOPHE (5) registered a solid third 17 days back in a hurdle (3700m) at Newton Abbot. That result followed another minor placing in a hurdle (3200m) at Warwick the run before. Must be a chance again. MILITARY TYCOON (1) did fairly well when he finished second in a hurdle (4300m) at Newton Abbot two runs back. Less effective last time when 62 lengths away in eighth in a hurdle (4400m) at Cartmel. Hard to leave out. NORTHERN ROSE (11) unfortunately came to grief on her jumps debut in a hurdle (3300m) at Stratford-On-Avon. Can redeem herself and is among the chances.