Off the mark at Tramore in November and landed the G3 Michael Purcell Novice Hurdle at Thurles in February. Seemingly aimed at this contest. Place claims at best.

Plenty of experience and now drops back in trip having finished a well held 13th in the G1 Spa Novices Hurdle (4828m) at Cheltenham. Best watched until over fences next season.

Landed the G3 Monksfield Novice Hurdle at Navan in November but has struggled in two starts since. Looks up against it in a G1.

Disappointing when sixth in a G2 contest at Fairyhouse four weeks ago and connections now reach for a hood. Big run wouldn't be a huge surprise.

Solid in both runs at the start of this season and then found form with a decisive win in the G1 Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle (4224m) at Cheltenham. Hard to oppose.

Looked promising on his stable debut at Navan but has struggled in three graded contests since. Up against it once again.

Safely held last start when seventh and beaten 23L in a G2 at Fairyhouse. Needs to take a big step forward to be competitive here.

Disappointed when tenth in the G2 Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle (3419m) at Cheltenham 50 days ago. Fitter but others rate better.

Unplaced two starts ago in the G1 Triumph Hurdle (3419m) at Cheltenham then improved last start when he wound up in fourth in the G1 Mersey Novices Hurdle (4023m) at Aintree, beaten 6 lengths. Has a future but unlikely to be good enough.