DEEP PURPLE (2) was far too good when resuming from a 184-day layoff last start, scoring by 22 lengths in a hurdle (4700m) at Chepstow. Fitter and will be tough to beat. PRINCE IMPERIAL (1) is a fine jumper who has been relentless in recent runs. Closed last prep with a win in a hurdle (4110m) at Plumpton. Resumed last start and again got the job done, scoring by one length in a hurdle (3800m) at this track. Expected to measure up again. TARAHUMARA (3) is a talented jumper who was unplaced in a hurdle (3300m) at Exeter two starts back. Improved last start when he scored by a neck in a hurdle (3800m) at this track. Expect the good recent form to stack up. MAMMIES BOY (4) returned from a spell last start with a solid fourth in a hurdle (3800m) at this track. Capable of much more this time.