WILLIE SHAKE HANDS (4) found the frame two back in a hurdle (3390m) at Newcastle then again ran a good race to finish second last time out, beaten a nose, in a hurdle (3400m) at Newcastle. Sure to prove hard to beat. SAGE CONSEIL (2) was most recently at the races 10 months ago. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a maiden hurdle (4100m) at Roscommon, beaten 4.5 lengths. Solid top-three chance. SOLENT GATEWAY (3) registered a solid third 14 days back in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at Wetherby. That result was on the back of another minor placing in a maiden hurdle (3100m) at Catterick the run before. Will be a force once again. CELESTIAL REIGN (6) was fresh from a spell last time out and making his first appearance over the obstacles but on that occasion in a hurdle (3400m) at this track. That run came after a move to the Micky Hammond stable. Sure to make his presence felt.