THE BLUESMAN (3) is a fascinating contender resuming from a 154-day lay-off. Lightly raced and capable of improvement in view of a 1.5L course and distance victory last time. Leading player on first start since wind surgery. KDEUX SAINT FRAY (1) performed creditably previous campaign recording a hat-trick of wins prior to a modest sixth in the G2 Classic Novices Hurdle during January over 2m4 1/4f at Cheltenham. Respect eased markedly in standard. Irish raider LIEUTENANT MAYNE (2) can be considered while BARA TARA (4) may fill fourth spot.