David Jennings' 25 most exciting jumps horses this season - including a 40-1 shot for the Ryanair who has 'frightening talent'

This caused ructions last year when some huge names were left on the sidelines and something similar is sure to happen this time around, too. The inclusion of Gidleigh Park so high up in the list will shock plenty but, mark my words, he's a proper horse. So, here they are, the countdown of my 25 most exciting jumps horses this season

Last year's rankings:

• The 25 most exciting jumps horses this season - including the 12-1 shot who could be unstoppable in the King George 
• The good, the bad and the downright ugly - here's how my 25 most exciting jumps horses are getting on 

25 State Man

What the hell is he doing bottom of the list at number 25? Shame on me. Sorry, Willie. Sorry, Paul. He would have won a second Champion Hurdle but for that spill at the last. And, yet, still we doubt him. Why? I have absolutely no idea. He should be higher, but he isn't. He lacks sex appeal, I suppose. But, what more can he do?