YOUHADMEATHELLO (5) made a strong return from a layoff last time out in a maiden hurdle (3250m) at Hereford, finishing second when partnered by today's jockey Micheal Nolan. Before that first-up run she transferred to the P Hobbs & J White yard. Leading contender. BLACKSAMSSENORITA (2) has returned in sound form this prep over the jumps. Placed when resuming in a maiden hurdle (3300m) at Taunton then was again in the money last start, beaten 3.5 lengths, in a hurdle (3050m) at Wincanton. No surprise to see her in the finish again. KISSININTHEBACKROW (3) is looking to improve on a last-start fifth on the flat over 2820m at Southwell All Weather on December 19. Genuine threat. LA CANTATE (6) is yet to find the frame in two runs this time in work. Returned with a sixth in a bumper (3270m) at Newbury then was 13 lengths away in a hurdle (3250m) at Hereford 39 days ago. No surprise to see her back in form.