Resumed after a spell last start with a modest fifth in a hurdle (3822m) at Cork. Key runner who is expected to feature.

Hit the minor money last time but beaten 13 lengths when third hurdle. No match for the winner but appears well placed here. Must respect.

Resuming after having just one career start. Safely held at only appearance when seventh in a bumper at Naas back in December 15. Has upside and could sneak into the finish with the right run.

Five-year-old gelding who debuted in a jumps at Dromahane P2p over 4828m and was safely held,. Faces tough test.

Ran in a hurdle (4828m) at Cork last time out but failed to finish. Worth another chance and can figure in the finish.

Back from a break of four months. Got off the mark during his campaign, and last raced when seventh in a bumper (3218m) at Leopardstown. Might need this hitout.

Missed the frame the start before last in a hurdle (3218m) at Gowran Park then finished fourth most recently in a hurdle (3319m) at Fairyhouse. Can do a lot better.

Has shown enough in first four career starts to be considered a leading chance in this race. Can open winning account this time.

Improved on debut run but unable to hit the frame when a 47 length eighth over 3218m at Clonmel last time. Needs to go up a level.

First-up today. Safely held in all three runs last campaign. Can't enthuse here fresh.