Maiden hurdler who has proved a different proposition sent chasing the last twice, runner-up in maiden at Ballinrobe in August before going one better in first-time cheekpieces at Kilbeggan (2½m). Leading contender with this step back up in trip promising to suit.

Improved over hurdles when runner-up in handicap at Fairyhouse in April, before progressing again when landing 24-runner listed handicap at Punchestown (23f) later the same month. Task is now to transfer that form to fences after 5 months off.

Made his second chase start a winning one in 2½m novice at Punchestown in June. After a couple of below par efforts, fared better when second of 5 in novice at Wexford (19f) 5 weeks ago, though was again reluctant at the start.

Remains a maiden over fences and is prone to mistakes. Made the frame in novice at Fairyhouse (3¼m) in February, despite making errors, but pulled up in handicaps at Cheltenham and Punchestown since. Cheekpieces back on.

Point winner but still looking for a breakthrough Rules success. However, good second in handicap chase at Fairyhouse in April and, making first run since leaving Henry de Bromhead, was left with too much to do when sixth of 15 in Connacht National at Roscommon in June. Respected.