NEWTON TORNADO (4) did fairly well when he finished second in a hurdle (4700m) at Uttoxeter two runs back. Franked that form when just 4.5 lengths away in second last time out in a maiden hurdle (4700m) at Chepstow. Should be there at the business end. COURAGEOUS STRIKE (9) has not raced since he was runner-up on the flat over 2800m at Curragh on August 17. Takes on the jumps for the first time. Has switched to the P F Nicholls yard since the last outing. Sure to play a role in the outcome. FOLLOWCATO (2) filled a minor prize two back in a maiden hurdle (3900m) at Wetherby. Couldn't emulate that effort last time out, beaten 19 lengths into seventh in a hurdle (4000m) at Sandown Park. Will be tough to beat. JACK TO BAT (3) registered a solid third 137 days back in a maiden hurdle (4000m) at this track. That result followed another minor placing in a point to point (4800m) at Borris House P2p the run before. Hard to knock the recent efforts.