LAUGHING JOHN (2) has made a promising start to his career. Filled a minor placing in a hurdle (3300m) at Newbury on debut then finished second last time in a hurdle (3250m) at Hereford, beaten 2 lengths by Le Soleil Reve. Promising jumper. Stick with him. UHTRED RAGNARSON (4) was unplaced first-up two starts back in a bumper (3200m) at Huntingdon. Improved and filled a minor prize last start, beaten 6 lengths, in a hurdle (3300m) at Taunton. Likely to play a major role. MAD MAXIOS (3) hit the frame two back on debut in a hurdle (3250m) at Hereford then was in the money again last time when a neck away in second behind Star Of Guiting in a hurdle (3320m) at Market Rasen. Likely to feature in the finish. DEARKEITHANDKATY (1) has raced just twice. Finished fourth in a hurdle (3400m) at Carlisle at his latest appearance on March 9. That followed a third on debut in a flat race at Hereford. Worth plenty of thought.