Sligo maiden winner last year hasn't matched that form since; was poor at Punchestown, but was better at Downpatrick since; needs a return to his best.
Wexford maiden hurdle winner for Joseph O'Brien last year; however, has been below that form in four runs for this yard; blinkers replace previously-worn cheekpieces.
Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut returning from a 214-day break; needs more up 7lb but a player.
Useful Flat sort on the continent got off the mark over hurdles last time at Downpatrick; got an 11lb hike for that, but goes well fresh and is still rated 90 on the Flat, so has to be respected.
Won back-to-back handicaps last year for Tony Mullins, but lost his form after; hit and miss chasing lately for this yard, but would have a chance if back to his best.
Dual bumper winner in France; won a Thurles handicap hurdle last October, but was poor at Cheltenham next time; market can guide on return with yard in form.
Promise in first two bumpers; soundly beaten in maiden hurdles, but can do better in this sphere; one of three for a yard that does well here, so watch the market.
Promise in a bumper, but well beaten on first two hurdle starts; much-improved when fourth in a Roscommon maiden last time; has a shout if building on that.
Winless, but some good runs, since taking a Listowel maiden hurdle in 2024; well beaten chasing last twice, but can't be ruled out back in this discipline with an in-form rider aboard; third runner for yard; watch market.
