Returns after seven months off. Opened the last campaign with a solid third in a hurdle (4123m) at Tramore, beaten 4 lengths. Overall first-up record reads well, with two wins and six placings from 11 runs. Makes plenty of appeal.

Hasn't raced since finishing 47 lengths away in ninth in a steeplechase (3822m) at this track seven months ago. Capable and looks a top-three chance.

Yet to hit the frame in five starts this campaign, last start finishing 12th in a steeplechase at Punchestown. Likely to find this too tough without big improvement.

Failed to finish at the last two runs of last campaign, the most recent when he pulled up over 4325m at Thurles. Prefer to watch first up.

Returns from a spell of two months. Made just the one appearance last campaign and finished in the minors in a steeplechase (3621m) at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Expected to go very well.

Finished sixth two runs ago when resuming in a steeplechase (4123m) at Killarney. Did a better job last time when he grabbed third in a steeplechase (4123m) at Killarney. Major player again.

Back from a 179-day break. Had just one run last campaign and was ninth in a hurdle (4828m) at Cork, beaten 42 lengths. Expected to be prominent.

Returned from a 98-day spell last start with a win in a hurdle (3218m) at this track with today's rider Cian Quirke steering. Big chance to go two-for-two this prep.

Failed to finish the race in a hurdle (3922m) at this track last start following a ninth in a steeplechase (4626m) at Clonmel the run prior. Worth another chance.

Returned from a spell in a hurdle (4928m) at Cork but failed to finish. Unlikely to feature.