Safely held last start when returning from a spell, finishing ninth and beaten 28 lengths in a steeplechase (3218m) at Cheltenham. Likely improver with a top-three chance.

Was disappointing first up last start in Listed grade (4023m) at Naas on November 9. Capable of sharp improvement. Can atone here.

Eight-year-old gelding who returns from a break. Wound up last campaign with a 14th on the flat. This class tougher and others rate better.

Failed to finish the race in a hurdle (4123m) at Fairyhouse last start following a fourth in a maiden hurdle (3419m) at Down Royal the run prior. Looks very hard to beat.

Sent out at long odds in a hurdle (4123m) at Fairyhouse last time when eased out of the race. Unlikely to feature.

Was disappointing first up last start in a hurdle (4123m) at Fairyhouse on November 29. Fitter but hard to have here on the return run. Looking to others.

Did very little when he finished 11th in a Listed race (4023m) at Naas last time out, following on from a win when resuming in a hurdle (4023m) at this track. Won't find this easy.

Was unplaced two runs ago when resuming in a hurdle (3218m) at Navan. Was far more impressive last time when she filled a minor placing in a hurdle (3218m) at Navan. Tough to stop.

Returns from a 16 months spell after only run last campaign when 18th over 3419m at Curragh. Shapes nicely here and can sneak into the finish fresh.

Scored at Cork two runs back before a disappointing tenth last start in a hurdle (3922m) at this track. Among the each way chances.

Resumed from a spell last start in a 4023m at Naas and was beaten 15 lengths into sixth. Place chance.

Has been below his best for a long time and is now winless in 411 days. Looks tested in this line-up.

Filled a minor prize two back in a hurdle (4123m) at Fairyhouse then could only manage fourth last time in a hurdle (4023m) at Navan, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will take beating if at his best.