11/4
Fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Gowran (19f, heavy) 36 days ago, leaving the impression that this step up in trip would work in his favour. One to consider.
4/1
Left hurdles form well behind when making a winning debut in this sphere at Punchestown in January. Pulled up at Navan since, though, and needs to get back on track.
7/2
Fairly useful hurdles winner. Latest sixth of 15 in handicap chase at Naas (25f, soft) was creditable give he was 10 lb out of the weights but he’ll need to find something extra to take this.
4/1
Bidding to win the race for a second year when only ninth of 14 in handicap chase here (17.6f, heavy) 86 days ago. Shapes as though this stiffer test will help and perhaps the addition of cheekpieces will be a positive, too. Still, others make more appeal from a win point of view.
17/2
Sported first-time cheekpieces (retained) when a respectable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 15 days ago. Reproduction of pick of his form in this sphere would give him a chance.
14/1
Creditable third of 10 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.6f, soft) 19 days ago. That was a very encouraging display on the back of such a lengthy absence (had been off 19 months) and a bold show is anticipated here.
9/1
Last success came back in 2023 and he again failed to fire when, equipped with first-time cheekpieces (discarded here), coming home ninth of 16 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.4f, heavy) 5 days ago.