BLUE LAS (2) last raced when third in the G2 Jane Seymour Mares' Novices' Hurdle (3970m) at Sandown Park on 13/02/2025, beaten 5.5 lengths. Has a strong affinity with Dylan Johnston who keeps the ride. Deserves top billing in this easier race. LOVE OF NEYMORE (6) missed the placings in a hurdle (3980m) at Wincanton two back then did a better job to finish third in a hurdle (4700m) at this track last time out. Will take some stopping. SHANTWOPOINTFIVE (4) has been racing well. Saluted two starts back in a hurdle (4090m) at Southwell then was very competitive last time, beaten just 2.5 lengths into second in a hurdle (3300m) at Exeter. Cannot be taken lightly. ILE DE JERSEY (3) was most recently at the races nearly two years ago. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a hurdle (4300m) at Fontwell Park, beaten 1.3 lengths. Must be considered carefully.