Long-standing maiden. Runner-up previous 2 handicap hurdle starts. Finished ahead of a couple of next-time-out winners before coming from a less-than-ideal position when beaten 4 lengths at Newton Abbot latest. High on the shortlist in her current vein of form.

Showed more than previously over hurdles when 6½ lengths fifth on handicap bow at Sligo in July. Again well below his fairly useful best on the Flat later that month. Place claims if picking up where he left off back hurdling.

Cheap purchase who looked more straightforward when 5½ lengths third in Down Royal maiden (17f) on qualifying run. Still early days for one from top yard and no surprise if she builds on that sent handicapping over longer trip.

Sole success came at Sligo in May. On another going day when 3½ lengths third in big-field handicap at Kilbeggan (19f, good) latest. In the mix if maintaining her rare consistent spell.

Long-standing maiden who went close off 2 lb higher at Listowel last May. Excuses both hurdle starts this year but underlined his inconsistency back on the Flat at Tramore latest.

Middle-distance winner on Flat (fair form for current yard). Back on the up in this sphere when smooth-travelling third in first-time hood/tongue strap at Bellewstown (2½m), only denied by ¾-length. Looks up to going one better.

Again showed little switched to a handicap/upped in trip at Ballinrobe (2¾m). Off for further 8 weeks since. RESERVE

Made the frame sole outing in points. No show either handicap start, latterly dropped into this grade with first-time hood added at Kilbeggan in late-July.

Only 2 lb higher than when successful at Clonmel last October. Prominent in the betting when let down by his jumping on latest start there in October. Entitled to go close if firing on all cylinders following 5 months away.

Won 17f handicap in first-time blinkers at Wexford in July. Made most until home turn when beaten 8¾ lengths at Bellewstown (17f) last time. Could last longer in change of headgear, in a race without an abundance of pace.

Seemingly retains little ability following his latest lengthy absence.

Hold-up performer. Again shaped as though this sort of mark may not be beyond him when beaten 9¾ lengths at Down Royal latest. Longer trip may help but no guarantee he benefits from run of the race this time, either.

Confirmed the improvement of her previous start when beaten 7½ lengths at Sligo (2¼m) last time. A 1 lb reprieve may not be enough to open her account, though.

Weak finisher who isn't certain to build on his reappearance at Cork last month, when soon done with after briefly moving into contention. RESERVE

Hit-and-miss maiden who made the frame in 2 handicaps for J. D. Motherway last season. Shaped as if in need of the run on stable debut at Clonmel in May. On a reasonable mark if ready to roll. RESERVE

Shown little at long odds in maiden hurdles. Promising claimer booked for handicap debut/return. Needs a market check.

Been a while since this maiden has offered anything in either sphere, however, needs a market check with Danny Mullins taking over following a pipe-opener last month.

Has little worthwhile form and has presumably been difficult to train.