HONNEUR D'AJONC (2) finished second two back in a hurdle (3900m) at Wetherby then improved nicely last time to salute by 2.75 lengths in a hurdle (3900m) at Wetherby. Should be there at the business end. BALTRAY (3) returns from a 130-day spell. Hasn't raced since he came to grief in a hurdle (4100m) at Plumpton. Already a winner over the obstacles. Forget latest. Ideally placed to run well. KALIF D'AIRY (4) remains a maiden after 10 runs but is often around the mark. Last time out was second in a maiden hurdle (3500m) at this track. Struggling to break through but looks well placed here and rates among the main hopes. BATWOMEN (1) did well to clock-in third two back in a hurdle (4260m) at Ludlow then ran a nice race last time found a couple better in a hurdle (4360m) at this track 47 days ago, 24 lengths behind the winner. Hard to knock the recent efforts.