DOCTOR KILDARE (2) finished second to a promising subsequent winner at Doncaster four weeks ago and could be good enough to take this. LA HIGUERA (3) wasn't disgraced when fifth making hurdle debut at Fontwell in October. May prove the main threat if jumping with more fluency. Jumpers flat winner STONE'S THROW (4) holds claims on the pick of his hurdling form and might do better now up further in trip. BARRY FIFE (1) heads the remainder.