Sole chase win came at Cheltenham in October 2024 (2m4f, good); fine second of 30 in the Topham at Aintree in April; fell when weakening on seasonal return at Cheltenham in October; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; this trip looks too sharp.
All three chase wins at around this trip, notably very valuable Grade 3 handicap at Fairyhouse last term off 130; ran okay on second start back this term at same venue last month and more expected of here.
Dual hurdles winner is 0-4 chasing this term, coming up against some smart types in maidens, most recently faller two out when not out of it at Fairyhouse 13 days ago; sole runner for top yard so has to be respected, but opposable on form so far now making handicap debut.
Better chaser than hurdler, easily winning 2m5f Cheltenham Grade 3 mares handicap last season (good); well held there last month however in Paddy Power Gold Cup and now drops in grade/trip.
Soft-ground maiden hurdle winner who has improved with each of his four runs over fences, including winning 2m2f Sligo beginners, most recently never-nearer fourth in better class Cheltenham novices' in October; needs to find more on handicap debut.
French hurdles winner off the mark at second attempt in chases in C&D beginners' (left clear last) in March; following month race essentially ended with mistake four out (eased) in Cork handicap; has been off 249 days and remains unexposed; has to be respected given the form of the Elliott yard.
Last year's short-head defeat of The Folkes Tiara in this race off 116 was backed up off 6lb higher at the Dublin Racing Festival; season ended disappointingly, so has a bit to prove after tame hurdles run last time.
Improved since going chasing, winning first two starts over 3m, including Kempton handicap last month; never counted over inadequate trip back in novice company at Punchestown since and again tried over this shorter than ideal trip.
Lightly-raced 6yo won Galway maiden hurdle on debut and looked good in winning 2m2f Limerick novice chase this time last year; better again on seasonal return in October when only outpointed late in 2m4f Wexford handicap in October (well clear of the remainder); back in trip here and should go well with rider's claim.
Won this in 2023 and just denied last year by An Peann Dearg off 131; nothing approaching that form since however, never counting the last twice; plenty to find but clearly likes this C&D so don't rule out.
Better chaser than hurdler, three wins include 2m4f Limerick mares event in May (good); back from the Flat when well held in 2m1f Fairyhouse handicap chase last month so lots to find.
Both handicap wins have been at this trip although last one was over two years ago; fine second at Punchestown in May and fit from two runs last month, so could go well albeit holds no secrets from the handicapper.
Won Roscommon maiden hurdle last year and off the mark over fences on handicap debut at Wexford over 2m in July (good) off 116; tame Killarney run a month later raises questions and lacks a recent run.
Decent standard in hunter-chases last season, winning at Clonmel and Down Royal before decent seventh in Aintree Foxhunters for Adrian Murray; plenty of market support on rules comeback six days ago but dropped out quickly home turn and pulled up in 2m6f Thurles handicap; drops markedly in trip.
Improved for fitting of a hood, winning 2m6f Downpatrick handicap hurdle last term and more recently produced late to land 2m4f beginners' chase at same venue in October; better again when close third in 2m1f Down Royal handicap later same month; progressing well and one to consider.
Bolted up in 2m1f Roscommon beginners' chase in August but hasn't built on that twice since, most recent Down Royal handicap effort leaving him with plenty to find with Seskin Flash.
Bumper and novice hurdle winner got off the mark chasing at second attempt in 2m Wexford mares beginners' in July (good); jumping let her down following month in Tramore novice and returns from four months' break here for handicap debut still unexposed but with a bit to prove.
Back-to-back hurdling wins at Clonmel in early summer and steady improvement in four attempts chasing, notably latest when front-running second at same venue in 2m3f novice handicap early this month on heavy; better ground here may suit and could prove the pick of the de Bromhead quintet.
Sole win came in 2m4f Fairyhouse novice handicap hurdle last term; debut promise over fences at Galway in October and pick of three attempts since on latest in 2m5f mares' handicap at same venue last month, not quite getting home when beaten 5l into fifth; back in trip here with place claims.
Four wins over fences include this race in 2021 off 130; better recent form has been over hurdles, winning 2m6f Limerick handicap last season and twice runner-up at Sligo over the summer; stamina test (3m, soft) too much at Clonmel on latest; can't rule out off this much reduced chase mark.
Latest of three hurdle wins came over C&D at this fixture in 2023; 0-10 chasing however, just denied in Down Royal novice last term and decent second in 2m1f Tipperary handicap in May off this mark; recent Clonmel fifth leaves him with a bit to find with Trasna Na Pairce.
