HAVAILA (7) did a good job to finish third two back in a steeplechase (4710m) at Lingfield then improved sharply to record a big win in a steeplechase (5150m) at Plumpton 11 days ago, arriving 21 lengths ahead of his rivals. Should be there at the business end. LEAVE OF ABSENCE (3) wasn't fancied but returned from a spell on February 15 with a sound second in the G2 Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (4780m) at Ascot, beaten 24 lengths. Will strip fitter and makes plenty of appeal. IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (5) wasn't beaten too far when second two runs ago in a hurdle (4810m) at Cheltenham. Things fell apart last start when he failed to complete the course in a hurdle (4700m) at Sandown Park. Can turn things around. ART OF DIPLOMACY (6) did a good job to clock-in third two back in a steeplechase (3900m) at Wetherby. Backed that up with a sound second in a steeplechase (4800m) at Wetherby 23 days ago, beaten 2.75 lengths. Expect the good recent form will stack up.