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Winner of the G3 Galway Hurdle (Handicap) in the Summer but has been set some tough assignments on the flat since. Last seen finishing third at Dundalk over 1609m three weeks ago as a warm up for this. Not ruled out despite huge weight.

Multi-talented and more a big handicap flat horse these days. Won this race in 2024 and placed third last season but has to carry more weight this time around. Down the field in the G1 Melbourne Cup 129 days ago. Respect.

Plenty of experience in the book and has looked as good as ever this winter. Arrives seeking a hat-trick after scoring in a Listed handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in February. High in the weights here. Hard to fault.

Highly tried in all the spring festivals last season and warmed up for this with a solid second in the G3 Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas in January. Paul Townend has chosen to ride him over others. Looks a major player.

Won the G1 Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown last season before finishing down the field in last years G1 Triumph Hurdle. Not disgraced in both starts this campaign and could be peaking at the right time. Can't be left out.

Making steady progress and won a Premier Handicap at Ascot in December. Not beaten far behind Hot Fuss in a competitive event at Windsor in January. Worth another chance.

Blinkers go back on having disappointed behind many of these at Leopardstown in February. Down the field in this race last year. Hard to recommend.

Disappointing here in the Fred Winter last season but went on to win the G1 Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle at Aintree. Struggled on the first start this season but caught the eye at Leopardstown last month. Could prove too good.

Last seen finishing well held behind Constitution Hill at Southwell on the flat over 2400m. Smart hurdler who ran well over 3900m at Ascot in January. This requires a career best.

Hasn't been seen over hurdles since being demoted to second in the G3 Galway Hurdle behind Ndaawi in July. Disappointing on the flat since and cheekpieces are now removed. Looks likely to be well held.

Unlucky to finish second here in the G2 Dawn Run Mares Novices' Hurdle last year but hasn't quite been at that same level of form since. This is her first try in a handicap hurdle and the stable are going well this week. Not dismissed.

Smart on her day and well fancied when finishing eighth in the G2 Dawn Run Mares Novices' Hurdle here twelve months ago. Yet to win this season but finished runner up three times. Interesting back down in trip.

Enjoys the better ground and should get that here. Held his form nicely when not beaten far in the Scottish equivalent of this contest in January. Will need to take his form to a new level. Not ruled out.

Winner of the G2 Persian War Novices' Hurdle in October but has looked out of sorts since then. Has had wind surgery since finishing well held in a Premier Handicap hurdle at Ascot in December. Hopes rest on the tongue strap turning things

Winner of the 2025 G2 Scottish Champion Hurdle but has struggled in a number of starts since and didn't offer much hope at Kelso a fortnight ago. Up against it.

Wears cheekpieces for the first time having finished last in the G2 Warfield Mares Hurdle behind Ooh Betty last time out. Made a mistake late on in that contest and could've gone very close. Capable of a lot better so deserves a chance.

Made a pleasing return to win at Chepstow in the autumn but hasn't been near that form in three runs since. The hood has been off for the last four starts goes back on. Out of his depth.

Progressive through the summer and only beaten a neck in second in the G2 Elite Hurdle at Wincanton back in November. Won on the flat since but well beaten in the Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso two weeks ago. Career best needed.

Has run creditable races in defeat in big field handicaps this season on softer ground than this but this looks a different task all together. Up against it on these terms.

Hasn't been too far away on recent runs this winter and hasn't been seen since finishing in third in a decent contest at Doncaster in December. Will appreciate conditions. This looks a step too far.

Recently switched stables having finished third on his final start for previous connections in a steeplechase at Carlisle in October. Kept fresh by Dan Skelton and will be primed for this. Not ruled out for a stable in the winners this week

Brings an exciting profile into this contest having won twice for the Skelton's this winter. Easy winner of a novice hurdle at Warwick in February. Stable have a strong record having won four of the last ten renewals. Dangerous to dismiss.

One of the most popular horses in training who returned from a long layoff when third in the G2 Kingwell Hurdle last month. Not disgraced that day and the winner was fourth in the G1 Champion Hurdle on Tuesday. Could outrun his odds.

Finished third in the G2 Scottish Champion Hurdle in the spring of last year and bounced back to form when winning the G2 Warfield Mares Hurdle at Ascot in January over 3160m. Might find one or two too good.