Races SRM Down Royal - IRE

Back from a 368-day break. Had just one run last campaign and was eighth in a bumper (3319m) at Punchestown, beaten 106 lengths. Should be primed to run well.

Eight-year-old gelding who is back from a break. Wound up last campaign with a tenth on the flat. Tougher class here fresh and not expected to threaten this line-up.

Not seen since finishing third on the flat over 2500m at Deauville All Weather on November 8. Lining up over the jumps for the first time. Has transferred to the A J Martin yard since the last appearance.

Has returned in terrific form this prep. Placed when resuming in a point to point (4828m) at Knockanohill P2p then won last time by 2.5 lengths in a point to point (4828m) at Rathcannon P2p most recently. In the mix on current form.

Yet to find a placing in two starts to date, the latest a 16 length fifth in a maiden hurdle (3218m) at Naas. Progressive type with solid prospects.

Nine-year-old gelding who returns from a break. Wound up last campaign with a eighth in a maiden hurdle (4380m) at Downpatrick. Resuming in tougher grade. Needs to find best to be competitive here.

Back from a 71-day break. Finished off last campaign when sixth in a maiden hurdle (3118m) at Naas, beaten 7 lengths. Sure to prove tough to stop.

Was very good when returning from a 385-day layoff most recently, beaten 3.5 lengths into second in a maiden hurdle (3218m) at Naas. Before that first-up run he went to the Paul Nolan stable. Key runner who is expected to feature again.

Hasn't shown a great deal in two career starts so far. Beaten 66 lengths in 11th place in a Thurles maiden hurdle most recently. Others look better placed.

Gelding by Califet out of North Star Poly. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give him this.

Sent out at long odds in a hurdle (4023m) at Perth last time when eased out of the race. Not expected to threaten.

Returned from a lay-off four weeks ago in a maiden hurdle (4023m) at Fairyhouse when he failed to finish the race. Might find this a bit too tough.

Gelding by Westerner out of False Note. Gordon Elliott trained debutant who profiles nicely. Pay to keep him very safe. Market watch advised.

On the comeback trail. Last appeared when he finished sixth in a hurdle (3500m) at Auteuil seven months ago, that effort coming on the back of a moderate sixth on debut 22 days earlier. Well-placed to return a winner.

Mare by Champs Elysees out of Inch Sunset. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.

Second career start today after finishing 11th when unwanted in the market in a maiden hurdle (3822m) at Cork. Improver but may need more time.

Six-year-old mare who returns from a break. Finished off last campaign when sixth in a bumper (3218m) at Limerick. Looks safely held this tougher line-up fresh.

Returned from a lay-off nearly four weeks ago in a maiden hurdle (3218m) at Naas when she failed to finish the race. Looking elsewhere.