One of two for stable; 0-8 under Rules but has ability; 0-5 in chases so far but not beaten far on penultimate start at Wexford in a handicap off 116, a mistake four out proving costly; a decent effort when fourth in a Ballinrobe beginners' on latest at 23.5f (soft); this drop in trip is a plus, as is the likely better ground; shortlisted.
Point-to-point winner looked an exciting prospect when hosing up in a 2m4f Cheltenham novice hurdle in October 2023; only seen three times since and nowhere near replicating that form; clearly a talented horse but can only be watched on his chasing debut unless the money comes.
Rated 81; winning hurdler but 0-4 over fences; well beaten in three completed beginners' chases; faces a tough task on these terms; an unlikely winner.
Second runner for yard; chasing debutant; won a 3m maiden hurdle at Cork in May; well beaten in a 3m 1f novice hurdle when last seen at Kilbeggan; worth a market check on return from a 125 day break.
Point-to-point winner on yielding; bought for 235,000 at the Doncaster sales in May; 1-3 over hurdles, the win coming in a Down Royal maiden (2m4f, soft); fine effort in a Grade 2 novice hurdle when last seen at Fairyhouse (2m4f, heavy); makes chasing debut after 188-day break; bred to be a chaser and in good hands; big chance if handling this quicker ground.
Big prices and well beaten in a bumper and three maiden hurdles; dam is well-related but he hasn't shown enough to be of interest in a race of this nature on chasing debut; tongue tie goes on.
3-10 over hurdles; decent effort behind Mister Policeman in first chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, soft to heavy); nowhere near that level in two runs since on better ground; cheekpieces now added to tongue tie; needs a revival and is best on testing ground.
Chasing debutant; won a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (2m4f, yielding) in May and not seen since; unraced on quicker than yielding; has ability but is probably best watched on his return from 145 days off unless there is market support.
Hood goes on for chasing debut; won a handicap hurdle off 92 when last seen at Naas (15.5f, soft); all his best form is on much softer ground than he's likely to get here; others make more appeal.
One of two for yard; expensive bumper winner is 1-4 over hurdles, a heavy ground 15.5f Navan maiden in March; placed in a point-to-point; makes chasing debut; a non-runner on account of good ground at Punchestown last year so underfoot conditions are a concern; worth a market check on return from 155 day absence for top yard.
Second runner for yard; solid effort on chasing bow at Tramore (2m7f, good) in first time cheekpieces (retained); didn't shape like he wanted a drop back in trip that day but he has winning and placed form over hurdles at 2m-2m1f so he might get away with it; chance.
Three-time winning hurdler; beat Hewick when last seen in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle in May 2022; has moved yards and makes his chasing debut after a mammoth 858 day absence; can only be watched unless there is significant market support.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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