Won when resuming two back in a hurdle (4023m) at Gowran Park then was less effective last time when he finished fourth in a steeplechase (3721m) at Clonmel, beaten 6 lengths. Cannot be ruled out - worth another chance.

Was unplaced first-up two starts back in a steeplechase (3721m) at Clonmel. Improved and found the frame last start in a maiden hurdle (3721m) at Limerick, beaten 15 lengths. Ready to find peak form.

Did fairly well when he finished second when resuming at Fairyhouse two runs back. Improved sharply to score a very soft win by 4.5 lengths in a steeplechase (4526m) at Limerick more recently. Leading player.

Resumes today after a spell of seven months. Last appeared when he pulled up in a 4828m steeplechase at Hexham. Can bounce back and feature in the finish while fresh.

Beaten a long way last time when seventh in a steeplechase at this track in soft going. Likely to find this too tough without big improvement.

10-year-old gelding who is back from a break. Wound up last campaign with a eighth in a steeplechase (4626m) at Punchestown. Returns in tougher company and happy enough to watch this time.

Was at long odds last time in a steeplechase (4325m) at this track but failed to finish. Unlikely to feature.

Struggling a bit recently. Two starts ago wound-up in sixth in a steeplechase (4325m) at Thurles. Things didn't improve when she was pulled up more recently in a hurdle (4828m) at Punchestown. Won't find this easy.

Last seen recording a solid second over 4300m at this venue. Warrants serious consideration advancing in distance.

10-year-old who has had 33 starts and yet to break through. Outclassed last start in a steeplechase (4325m) at this track when. Hard to see him opening winning account this time.

Good effort when third in a hurdle (4325m) at Limerick last start at long odds on December 28. Should be a strong chance here on that form. One of the main contenders.

Back from a break of five months. Wound up last campaign with a 12th in a steeplechase (5029m) at Roscommon, beaten 59 lengths. Will need more time.

Back from a break of two months. Wound up last campaign with a 11th in a hurdle (4828m) at Galway, beaten 20 lengths. Tough assignment.

Nine-year-old mare who is back from a break. Finished off last campaign when fourth in a steeplechase (4325m) at Thurles. This class tougher and others rate better.

Hasn't threatened in two runs back from a spell. Beaten 7 lengths second-up in a steeplechase (4325m) at this track in soft going and looking elsewhere. Hard to support.

Unplaced two starts back in a steeplechase (3621m) at Galway then improved last time when he wound up in fourth in a steeplechase (4325m) at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Hard to have on recent efforts.

Ran in a steeplechase (5129m) at Thurles last start and was pulled up. Isn’t among the top hopes.