TIMETOSHINE (1) was responsible for a nice effort last time out when she won on her jumps debut in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Huntingdon. Expecting another big run. MISS ALTEA BLUE (4) was very good when returning from a layoff most recently, winning by 3.5 lengths in a hurdle (3050m) at Wincanton. Genuine contender with added fitness. ANARIZA (2) returned from a spell last start with a solid third in a hurdle (3200m) at Wetherby with today's rider Mr Jack Andrews piloting. Hard to knock. CHRISTIAN BRUCE (5) was fresh from a spell last time out and making her first appearance over the obstacles. Only managed to finish 22 lengths away in sixth on that occasion in a hurdle (3250m) at Hereford. Prior to that run the four-year-old had transferred to the Alan King yard. Comes here with definite top-three claims.