Showed good speed when winning a bumper/maiden hurdle last summer. Acquitted himself well when runner-up in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse in April and showed improved form when opening his account on the level in 1¾m at Listowel last week. Interesting back over hurdles.

Showed the benefit of a recent run on the level when second of 6 in conditions event at Down Royal (3m, good) in August. Not in the same form at Galway, however, and this return to 2m isn't sure to suit.

Point winner who also scored on first 2 starts under Rules, a bumper at Listowel before landing the odds in maiden hurdle at Cork. Found out in top novice company next 2 outings but was again below form back in calmer waters at Punchestown when last seen in April.

Useful hurdler who was running well before the turn of the year, including when winning at Navan. This year's efforts not as inspiring, though, and didn't appear to be making up much ground when throwing in a trademark mistake in the heat of the race at Punchestown on latest outing in April.

Created a good impression over hurdles last season, winning a maiden at Thurles before finishing fifth in the Supreme at Cheltenham. Disappointing in Grade 1 at Punchestown in April but shaped well fitted with a tongue tie on his handicap debut at Galway (2m) in July and has leading claims.