Talented jumper who returned to form to score in a steeplechase (4526m) at Punchestown last start. That came on the back of an unplaced effort in a maiden hurdle (4828m) at Fairyhouse two starts ago. Likely to figure once more.

Cut last campaign short after three below average performances. Looks one of the outsiders in this contest.

Hasn't raced since finishing 25 lengths away in sixth in a steeplechase (4224m) at Cork three months ago. Should be prominent.

Was 14 lengths away in second last time out in a steeplechase (4325m) at Fairyhouse, proving no match for the dominant Nelson County. Sure to make his presence felt.

Has returned in fair form. Placed when resuming two starts back in a steeplechase (3419m) at Leopardstown then was beaten 47 lengths into fourth in a steeplechase (4828m) at this track nearly three weeks ago. Will be thereabouts.

Did well to finish second two back in a steeplechase (4828m) at this track but could only manage ninth in a steeplechase (4526m) at Punchestown last time, arriving 24 lengths behind the winner. Might find this a bit too tough.

Last three runs have been ordinary since winning at Downpatrick four back. Beaten 11 lengths when sixth in a steeplechase (4526m) at Punchestown last start. Better than last few and expected to do much better.

Won two runs back in a LR (5129m) at this track then he failed to complete the course in a steeplechase (4526m) at Punchestown last start. A big rebound wouldn't surprise.

Struggling for form lately and hasn't won in two months. Not going well enough in recent runs to entertain in this.

Yet to find the frame in two runs this preparation. Opened with a 15th in a hurdle (4727m) at Leopardstown then was 26 lengths adrift in a steeplechase (3218m) at Fairyhouse nearly four weeks ago. This looks too tough.

Ran in a hurdle (4828m) at Limerick last start and was pulled up. Hard to make a decent case.

Resumed after a spell last start with a modest seventh in a hurdle (3218m) at Thurles. Boasts strong second-up stats. Needs to find a bit more to feature.

Struggling to recapture his best form, the latest effort a disappointing fifth, beaten 11 lengths, in a steeplechase (3922m) at Punchestown. Nicely placed and looks a top-three hope.

Couldn't find the top three two back in a steeplechase (4023m) at Naas then again missed out in a steeplechase (4828m) at this track last time. Won't find this easy.

Sent out at long odds in a steeplechase (4425m) at Fairyhouse last time but was eased out of the race. Deserves another chance and cannot be discounted lightly.

Missed the placings in a steeplechase (4828m) at this track two back then improved to finish third in a steeplechase (4526m) at Punchestown last start. Cannot be written off.

Not raced for a year. Closed off last preparation with a minor placing in a steeplechase (4224m) at Fairyhouse, beaten 1.3 lengths. Makes strong appeal.

Was unplaced the start before last in a steeplechase (3922m) at Punchestown then finished fourth most recently in a steeplechase (4325m) at Fairyhouse. Right in the mix if anywhere near his best.