ESCAPEANDEVADE (1) missed the frame two back in a steeplechase (3270m) at Haydock Park. Bounced back last time to fill a minor placing, beaten 54 lengths, in a steeplechase (3400m) at this track. Likely to figure in the outcome. FLASH DU PISTOLET (6) comes here off a big win 19 days back in a steeplechase (4000m) at Newcastle. That result came as no surprise after a solid third in a steeplechase (3280m) at Newcastle the run before. Cannot be left out. GOLD DES BOIS (2) returns from a 80-day spell. Kicked off the last prep in good style, finishing runner-up in a steeplechase at this track over 3400m. Has the ability to pose a serious challenge. BOLLINGERANDKRUG (4) was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 11 lengths into fifth in a steeplechase (3400m) at this track. Deserves another chance.