JOYEUX MACHIN (4) did fairly well when he finished third in a hurdle (3900m) at Wetherby two runs back. Held that form last time when 4 lengths away in second in a hurdle (3860m) at Ascot. Looks very hard to beat in this sort of form. RED DIRT ROAD (2) made it two jumps wins on the bounce when he scored by 8 lengths in a hurdle (4700m) at Sandown Park last start. Has now won five races from nine starts over the obstacles. Hard to knock and is expected to measure up again. PATRIOTIK (11) finished eighth two runs ago in a hurdle (3860m) at Ascot. Was far more impressive last time when he saluted in a hurdle (4900m) at Doncaster. Must be included. BLAZE THE WAY (9) has been in solid form of late. Got the job done in a hurdle (5000m) at Navan two starts back then was only beaten 1.3 lengths when second in a hurdle (4000m) at Navan last start. Can turn things around.