THE GRAY GHOST (1) returned from a spell last start with a win in a maiden hurdle (4060m) at Newcastle with today's rider Liam Harrison aboard. Key runner who is expected to feature again. MY NOBLE LORD (9) was unplaced two runs ago in a G2 (3300m) at Cheltenham then could only manage eighth last time in the G2 Finale Juvenile Hurdle (3200m) at Chepstow. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest. ALBATALA (7) recorded a solid second 12 days back in a hurdle (3400m) at Down Royal. That result followed another minor placing in a hurdle (3400m) at Down Royal the run before. Sure to be thereabouts again. FAITHFULFLYER (3) recorded a solid second 92 days back in a hurdle (4900m) at Ayr. That result was on the back of another minor placing in a hurdle (4200m) at Kelso the run before. Will be a force once again.