ALI STAR BERT (5) did a good job to finish third two back in a steeplechase (4860m) at this track. Backed that up with a sound second in a steeplechase (4900m) at this track 28 days ago, beaten 2 lengths. Likely to figure prominently again. DR KANANGA (2) was eased out of the race in a steeplechase (5800m) at Lingfield two starts back. Bounced back last time when he found a couple better, beaten 14 lengths, in a steeplechase (4800m) at Doncaster. Will thereabouts once more. ULTRA BEAT (3) returns from a break of three months. Generally goes well when fresh, with four minor placings from six attempts. Kicked off last prep with a sound second in a steeplechase at Bangor-On-Dee over 4800m. One of the major hopes in the race. IMPATIENT (1) returns from a 119-day spell. Concluded the last campaign finishing fourth in a steeplechase (4500m) at Leicester, beaten 48 lengths. Already a winner over the obstacles. Sure to make his presence felt.