CAPTAIN TOMMY (1) returned from a spell last start successfully in a steeplechase (4000m) at Ludlow with today's rider Mr Huw Edwards steering. Generally goes well at this stage of the prep. Fitter and sure to go well again. VIROFLAY (7) is a reliable jumper in form. Finished second last start in a steeplechase (4200m) at Stratford-On-Avon after he saluted in a point to point (4800m) at Larkhill the run before. No surprise to see him in the finish. FAN DE BLUES (4) was very good when returning from a layoff most recently, beaten 22 lengths into third in a steeplechase (3200m) at Leicester. Before that first-up run he went to the Nikki Henton yard. Expecting further improvement. BEFORE MIDNIGHT (3) returns from a 207-day spell and has switched to the Mrs Rose Loxton yard. Concluded the last campaign finishing fifth in a steeplechase (4100m) at Bangor-On-Dee, beaten 56 lengths. Ideally placed to perform well.