JOHN BETJEMAN (6) missed the placings in a hurdle (3050m) at Wincanton two back then did a better job to finish second in a hurdle (3050m) at Wincanton last start. Looks very hard to beat. JIM DE SARTI (5) saw things go awry last start when he parted ways with the rider in a hurdle (3200m) at Huntingdon. Was only half a length from the winner when second two runs back in a hurdle (3380m) at Sedgefield. Must be given another chance. ZUCAYAN (3) has returned in good order this prep over the jumps. Placed when resuming in a hurdle (3800m) at this track then finished third last time, beaten 1.75 lengths, in a hurdle (3200m) at Ludlow. Will be a force once again. PATE MOLLEE (2) returned from a spell last start and was on debut over the jumps. Unfortunately on that occasion she failed to complete the course in a hurdle (3200m) at Wetherby. Prior to that run the five-year-old had moved to the Alan King yard. Makes plenty of appeal.