Highlight of three hurdle wins was 3m Cheltenham handicap two years ago; also successful since over fences and in Ballinrobe Flat maiden this summer; okay efforts in 2m6f Galway handicap chases on two of last three starts; back hurdling here and respected, but possibly vulnerable conceding so much weight.
Grade 2-winner and runner-up in Grade 1 contests in his day; Grade 3 winning novice chaser last season, restricted to just two runs this summer, midfield in 2m6f Galway Plate second occasion; back hurdling for first time since second in 3m handicap off 144 at 2024 Punchestown festival.
Wins have been over shorter but best effort for some time when staying-on second in 3m4f Cheltenham handicap chase last month (soft) from 6lb out of handicap; very interesting back hurdling now.
All three wins came on soft over shorter trips although placed in 3m1f Leopardstown handicap hurdle last year; chasing of late, notably narrow defeat in 3m Perth handicap, well held in Munster National latest; reverts to hurdles.
Hurdle wins at 2m4f but career-best when second in Grade 3 Aintree handicap in April (good); briefly tried chasing this term, pulled up after never featuring behind a stablemate on latest in 3m Pertemps qualifier at Punchestown last month on hurdles return; cheekpieces tried, hard to be confident in.
Three wins at 2m4f, has placed form at 3m; emerged from a break when always behind after early blunder in valuable 3m1f Haydock handicap last month; cheekpieces now tried.
Best form at 2m, two wins include Lartigue at Listowel last year; upped in trip of late, standout run when second in 2m6f Fairyhouse handicap in testing conditions, most recently tame effort over 2m4f at Naas last month; not the most consistent and stamina concerns persist at this extended trip.
Both wins have come at Ayr on soft ground, including ordinary 3m maiden hurdle last season; better form when staying-on third in valuable 2m7f Fairyhouse novice handicap in April when last seen; 6yo with potential for more at this sort of trip and has run well fresh.
Three-time hurdles winner including 3m1f Ayr handicap over a year ago; two chase efforts last month didn't measure up (stiff task second occasion) and back hurdling.
Point-to-point winner never added to debut Sligo maiden hurdle win although good fourth in 3m Listowel handicap this term; two chase efforts since have been over inadequate trips so potential improver back up in distance on hurdles return; 1lb wrong.
Three wins over hurdles last term in testing conditions at up to 2m7f; off the mark chasing on final start of the campaign in 2m4f Fairyhouse novice in April in this headgear combination; 2lb wrong on seasonal return back hurdling and market may prove best guide after such an absence (has run well fresh).
Won a Gowran maiden (2m, soft) last term and pick of form in handicaps on latest when 2l runner-up to Paddy's Milestone here over 2m5f last month (heavy), having lost position before halfway; 3lb wrong here but could go well off light weight.
Returned from almost three-year absence this time last year with underwhelming chasing campaign; much more encouraging on returning from another lengthy absence last month, staying-on fifth to Paddy's Milestone in 2m5f handicap hurdle here; unproven over this far but shapes as though he'll stay; 4lb wrong.
Absent since winning 3m handicap at Down Royal over a year ago until doubling up over 2m5f here last month under a positive ride (beating Grimaud 2l) when nicely supported; 10lb wrong here but improving 6yo likely has more to offer upped further in trip, so don't rule out.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3,4
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