Couldn't have been much more impressive in beating a subsequent winner by 9L over course and distance on his hurdling debut. Open to bundles of progress. Commands the utmost respect for top connections.

Runner-up in the G2 Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (3218m) at Fairyhouse on November 30. Perhaps lacks scope for improvement but an each-way player nonetheless.

Well-bred five-year-old who made it two wins from as many starts over hurdles at Listowel in September. More needed but wouldn't be a total shock were he to run a big race.

Impressive winner of a Limerick maiden hurdle last time out. Open to any amount of improvement and must be respected for a top stable.

G2 Royal Bond winner who put up no performance in the G1 Future Champions Novice Hurdle. Needs to bounce back and even then likely up against it.

Fourth behind Skylight Hustle in the G1 Future Champions Novice Hurdle (3218m) over the track and trip. Third-up today. Warrants thought.

Well beaten in the G1 Future Champions Novice Hurdle in December. Hard to fancy.

Runner-up to Talk To Talk at Limerick in October before getting off the mark over hurdles at the same track on Boxing Day. Open to progress but will need more in this deep contest.

Looked likely to land the G1 Future Champions Novice Hurdle (3218m) over this course and distance when falling at the final flight. Major player granted a clear round.

Classy flat performer who made a winning start over hurdles at Cork last time. Much more on his plate here but entitled to take a further step forward. Not completely ruled out.

Held on the flat at Dundalk last time out and looks impossible to recommend here. Avoid.

Held when fourth in the G1 Slaney Novice Hurdle (4023m) at Naas. Unlikely winner.