Back from a 179-day break. Had just one run last campaign and was 11th in a hurdle (4325m) at Fairyhouse, beaten 41 lengths. Capable and looks a top-three chance.

Was unplaced the start before last in a hurdle (3419m) at Bellewstown then could only manage ninth most recently in a hurdle (3419m) at Galway. Certainly worth including.

Eight-year-old gelding who is back from a break. Finished off last campaign when 14th on the flat. Harder here and happy to risk fresh in this line-up.

Moses Mccabe-trained gelding resuming and usually takes a run or two to come to hand. Ran some reasonable races at the end of last preparation but must lift to be competitive today. Others favoured.

Last start ran in a hurdle (4123m) at Bellewstown but was eased out of it. Capable enough and can figure in the finish.

Had just two runs last campaign and went to the paddock a winner, scoring over 3822m in a hurdle at Kilbeggan. Expecting a big return.

Failed to finish at the final run last campaign over 3922m at Punchestown. Forgive that last effort.

Has gone 392 days without a win and hard to see that changing here first-up. Has placed fresh before but still prefer later on.

Returns from a spell and is due for his maiden jumps success. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a hurdle (4727m) at Punchestown. Expected to go very well.

Was unplaced two runs ago in a hurdle (3319m) at Ballinrobe. Turned things around last time when he got the cash in a hurdle (3621m) at Downpatrick. Can add to the recent impressive result.

Nine-year-old gelding who is back from a break. Finished off last campaign when eighth in a hurdle (4727m) at this track. Resuming in tougher grade. Needs to find best to be competitive here.

Resumes after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign with a seventh in a steeplechase (6336m) at Punchestown, beaten 51 lengths. Has ability and worth including.

Returns after a spell. Last appeared when ninth in a 4123m hurdle at Listowel. Not at this stage.

Seven-year-old gelding who returns from a break. Finished off last campaign when fifth on the flat. Resuming in tougher grade. Needs to find best to be competitive here.

Scored a nice win 39 days back in a hurdle (3621m) at Ballinrobe. That result followed a solid second in a hurdle (4023m) at Wexford. Set to continue the fine recent form.

Two runs this prep have been moderate. Resumed with an unplaced effort in a hurdle (4425m) at Galway then finished 13th last start in a hurdle (4224m) at Navan. Sure to prove harder to beat this time.