Won when resuming two back in the G3 Kingsfurze Novice Hurdle (3218m) at Naas then couldn't repeat the dose last time but wasn't disgraced when he finished fourth in the G2 Donohue Marquees Juvenile Hurdle (3218m) at Fairyhouse, beaten 2.

Resumes from a short break and is a noted first-up performer. Last raced on February 15 when fourth in the G2 Kingwell Hurdle (3063m) at Wincanton. Expecting a big run while fresh.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a steeplechase (3178m) at Aintree, finishing 11th when partnered by today's rider J J Slevin. Second-up record reads well, with four wins and zero placings from five runs.

Seven-year-old gelding resuming. Like the distance and handy performer when racing fresh. Looks a key chance.

Unplaced two runs back in a flat race at Gowran Park. Found some form last time when second in a LR (3218m) at Fairyhouse, beaten half a length. No surprise to see him back in winner's stall.

Form has tapered off since winning first up. Has claims on best form but needs to find it.

Has failed to make an impact recently, last time out beaten 22 lengths when ninth over 3922m in a hurdle at Naas. Racing well below his best and must improve sharply.

Resumed after a spell last start with a modest 14th in a hurdle (3419m) at Cheltenham. Fitter and expected to go close this time.

Useful jumper who returned to form to score last start in a hurdle (3218m) at Ayr after he pulled up two runs back. Tough to stop again.

Scored 3218m hurdle at Ludlow last time, making it fifth wins in succession. In sparkling form and looks the one to beat again.

Second up. Very good off a break in a hurdle (3419m) at Ballinrobe last time out. Placed second up previously and appears capable of at least doing the same following his latest outing. Further improved and expected to be in the finish.

Finished third two back in a LR (3218m) at Leopardstown then could only manage tenth last time in a hurdle (3419m) at Cheltenham, beaten 7 lengths. Hard to fault on his best jumps form.

Did not fire when he finished 12th in a hurdle (3822m) at Cork last time out, following on from a win in a maiden hurdle (3419m) at Limerick. Might find this a bit too tough.

Filled a minor prize two back in a hurdle (3922m) at Naas then could only manage fourth last time in a LR (3218m) at Fairyhouse, beaten 2.75 lengths. Strong each-way hope.

Comfortably held at Cork 9 days back. Can't see him featuring on recent form.

Went around in a novice hurdle (3218m) at Naas most recently but did not finish the race at his first run of the campaign. Looking elsewhere.

Won two back when resuming in a hurdle (3218m) at Leopardstown then did a reasonable job to finish third in a LR (3218m) at Fairyhouse, beaten 2.25 lengths. Winning chance.