Was returning from a 293-day layoff last start when he failed to complete the course in a LR (4828m) at Leopardstown. Forgive latest. Key chance this time.

Was disappointing again last time when 11th, beaten 33 lengths, in the G3 Leopardstown Handicap Chase (4325m). Has ability and can bounce back.

Has a handy record over the jumps but was not a factor last time when beaten 36 lengths into sixth in a LR (4828m) at Leopardstown. Disappointing on that occasion but can do much better this time.

Failed to complete the course at his latest appearance in a 4224m hurdle at Navan then went for a spell. Confidence might be low and must improve sharply.

Filled a minor prize two back in a maiden hurdle (4828m) at Fairyhouse then could only manage fourth last time in a maiden hurdle (4425m) at Navan, beaten 4 lengths. Hard to beat.

Filled a minor placing two runs back in a hurdle (4727m) at Gowran Park. Repeated the dose at the latest outing when third in a hurdle (5029m) at Punchestown, beaten 17 lengths. Looks very hard to beat.

Sent out at long odds in a LR (4828m) at Leopardstown last time when eased out of the race. Hard to recommend this time.

Was unplaced in a hurdle (4727m) at Gowran Park two starts back. Backs up just 4 days after he improved and saluted in a hurdle (5029m) at Punchestown by a neck. Sure to prove hard to beat.

Did not finish the race two starts back. Finished 11th last time, beaten 68 lengths, in a hurdle (4727m) at Gowran Park. Big task ahead.