HEATHER HONEY (6) was unplaced two starts back in a hurdle (3300m) at Market Rasen then produced a better result last start when she wound up in fourth, beaten 11 lengths, in a hurdle (4090m) at Southwell. Tough to stop on her best form. BALLYHIHO (4) returns from a 134-day spell. Concluded the last campaign finishing eighth in a hurdle (3200m) at Chepstow, beaten 49 lengths. Yet to win over the obstacles from seven tries. Sure to be primed and expected to be competitive. MAURA JEANNE (1) impressive winner in a hurdle (4870m) at Ayr two runs ago then wasn't nearly as effective when fifth more recently in a hurdle (5400m) at Sedgefield. Has the right credentials. NOBLE AFFAIR (7) was unplaced two runs ago in a hurdle (4100m) at Ayr then could only manage seventh last time in a hurdle (4030m) at Hexham. No surprise to see her back in form.