PIKE ROAD (3) wasn't beaten too far when fifth two starts back in a hurdle (5100m) at Catterick. Things fell apart last time out when he took a tumble in a maiden hurdle (4800m) at Ludlow. Likely to return to form in this suitable contest. HIGH DANCER (2) is taking on the jumps for a second time after he at his first attempt in a hurdle (4780m) at Musselburgh two months ago. One of the genuine hopes in the race. CAHIER'S DEN (1) was unplaced two back in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Kelso. Filled a minor prize last start in a much better performance in a maiden hurdle (3390m) at Newcastle, beaten 5 lengths. Good enough to test this field. SHORTEN SASSY (6) resumed after a spell last start with a modest eighth in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at Huntingdon. Deserves another chance.