TREAD SOFTLY NOW (7) was unplaced two runs back in a hurdle (3390m) at Newcastle. Found some form more recently when second in a hurdle (3400m) at Carlisle, beaten 2.5 lengths. Ready to find peak form. SHE'S NOTJOEKING (4) could only manage to finish fourth 17 days back in a hurdle (4000m) at Musselburgh. That result followed a solid third in a hurdle (3400m) at Newcastle two starts ago. Certainly worth including. HOLLY BIRD (6) returns from a 63-day spell. Hasn't raced since she was eased out of the race in a hurdle (3860m) at Carlisle. Yet to win over the obstacles from six starts. Forgive the latest. Anticipating a bright start to the campaign. WINDS OF WINTER (8) missed the placings in a hurdle (3380m) at Sedgefield two back then improved to finish third in a hurdle (4000m) at Musselburgh last time out. Will be there at the finish.