MINELLA RESCUE (2) returned from a spell last start with a solid second in a hurdle (4900m) at Doncaster. Fitter and expected to go on with it. LUNE DE LA MER (5) was eased out of the race in a hurdle (4010m) at Uttoxeter two starts back. Atoned for that run last time when he found a couple better, beaten 15 lengths, in a hurdle (3900m) at Doncaster. Hard to fault on his recent run. IMPERIAL MERLIN (1) returns after three months in the paddock. Kicked off the last prep with a solid second in a 4000m steeplechase at Newcastle, beaten 1.75 lengths. Reliable jumper with five victories to his name from 14 appearances. Capable and looks a top-three chance. TIGER JET (3) resumes from a spell of three months. Started just once last campaign, finishing sixth in a hurdle (4860m) at this track. Genuine danger.