Always shaped as if he'd be a better chaser than hurdler and has taken a couple of runs to get the hang of things but won snuggly at Fairyhouse last time out. Hard to fault on his recent form.

Smart novice hurdler last season who jumped well to surprise his stablemate at Thurles six weeks ago. Danny Mullins retains the ride. Could prove a danger once more

Formerly very smart novice hurdler. Returned from a long layoff five weeks ago with a stylish victory at Navan beating the talented Slade Steel. Open to any amount of improvement. Fitter and expected to go on with it.

Lightly raced six-year old who arrives off the back of a resounding victory here in December. This better ground is a question mark but he's talented. Well worth his place in this grade.

Improved from his chase debut here in November where he finished behind subsequent G1 winner Kitzbuhel and then a resounding winner by 15 lengths at Fairyhouse recently. Won't find this easy.