ABSURDE (2) was very good when returning from a layoff most recently, beaten 3 lengths into third in a hurdle (3400m) at Cheltenham. Second-up record reads well, with two wins and three placings from six runs. Can continue the bright start to the campaign. KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (5) wasn't far away when fifth 43 days back in a hurdle (3200m) at Sandown Park. That result was on the back of a minor placing in a hurdle (3200m) at Windsor the run before. Likely to be thereabouts. SHE'S A SAINT (9) returned from a spell last start with a win in a hurdle (3300m) at Aintree with today's rider Tristan Durrell steering. Will strip fitter and looms large again. AURIGNY MILL (6) is a reliable jumper whose recent form is impressive. Saluted two starts back in a hurdle (3800m) at Taunton then finished second last time in a hurdle (3300m) at Taunton two months ago. Worth considering.