DEFENCE WITNESS (1) returns from a 98-day spell. Concluded the last prep with a minor placing in a hurdle (4780m) at Musselburgh, beaten 6 lengths. Over the break has gone to the Sam England yard. Set to run well again while fresh. TREVOR'S LAD (5) was very good when returning from a layoff most recently, beaten 13 lengths into third in a hurdle (4100m) at this track. Genuine contender with added fitness. CHURCHMAN (6) has had plenty of chances but is building to a win, the latest effort a third in a hurdle (4200m) at Ludlow. Had plenty of chances but is not to be underestimated on best figures. INCHESTER D'AMSYL (7) resumed after a spell last start with a modest fifth in a hurdle (4100m) at this track. Before that first-up run he made the move to the Jonjo & A J O'Neill yard. Deserves another chance.