Unplaced two starts back in a hurdle (4425m) at Ballinrobe then produced a better result last time when he wound up in fourth in a hurdle (4526m) at Limerick, beaten 7 lengths. Can improve in this more suitable race.

Finished a modest fifth in a maiden hurdle (4023m) at this track last start. That came after he two runs ago. Likely to make amends.

Unable to find the placings after two runs this prep. Finished eighth, beaten 54 lengths, two runs back when resuming in a hurdle (5230m) at Sligo. Failed to complete the course last time out in a hurdle (4453m) at Cartmel. Makes appeal.

Seven-year-old mare whose current form is pretty unimpressive and she is now winless in 418 days. Finished tenth in a hurdle (4425m) at Limerick last time. Strike-rate is pretty poor and looks tested here.

Failed to finish at the last two runs of last campaign, the most recent when he pulled up over 4828m at Down Royal. Can measure up on best form.

Was disappointing again last time when 11th, beaten 66 lengths, in a maiden hurdle (4425m) at Downpatrick. Struggling and needs to do more.

Sent out at long odds in a hurdle (4023m) at Cork last time when eased out of the race. Unlikely to threaten.

Five-year-old mare who returns from a break. Finished off last campaign when ninth in a maiden hurdle (4023m) at Clonmel. Returns in tougher company and happy enough to watch this time.

Did well to finish second two back in a hurdle (4828m) at this track but could only manage sixth in a hurdle (4425m) at Downpatrick last time, arriving 19 lengths behind the winner. Could prove harder to beat this time.

Finished ninth when fresh from a spell last start in a hurdle (4123m) at Bellewstown, with today's rider Ross Berry piloting. Needs to go up a level.

May pay to overlook the last run when fifth in a hurdle (4828m) at Roscommon and go on the minor placing two back at Kilbeggan. Expected to bounce back.

Cut last campaign short after three below average performances. Others look to have better credentials.

Has been a shade disappointing since a win three runs back. Filled a minor placing in a hurdle (4023m) at Limerick two starts ago then finishing 22 lengths away in fifth in a hurdle (4526m) at Limerick last time. Can't enthuse.

Bounced back with a solid second in a hurdle (4526m) at Limerick last start. That came after she failed to complete the course two runs ago. Could prove hard to beat.

Unplaced two starts back in a maiden hurdle (3419m) at Killarney then produced a better result last start when she finished seventh in a hurdle (4928m) at Kilbeggan, beaten 10 lengths. Looking to others.