LEADING FORCE (3) scored a big win 13 days back in a steeplechase (4800m) at Uttoxeter. That result came as no surprise after a solid second in a hurdle (4900m) at Southwell the run before. Tough to stop again. HARRYS HOPE (1) opened the campaign with a respectable second in a hurdle (5000m) at Warwick then last start won in a steeplechase (4800m) at Warwick by 1.3 lengths. No surprise to see her in the finish again. POLICE ACADEMY (2) finished fifth when fresh from a spell last start in a hurdle (4000m) at Aintree with today's rider Mr Ben Sutton piloting. Expecting plenty of improvement. MICRONORMOUS (4) placed in a steeplechase (4850m) at Exeter then failed to finish in a hurdle (4900m) at Southwell nearly three weeks ago.