Relatively lightly-raced maiden. Has shaped better than the bare result on his last 3 handicap starts, front-running exertions again taking their toll when 7¾ lengths fifth of 15 at Navan (21f). Longer trip a question mark and likely to face competition for the lead.

Runner-up only start in points. Brought along steadily prior to running no sort of race on handicap debut at Tramore (2½m, 11/1) in April. Now tackles 3m in first-time tongue strap and has to be respected given who trains him. RESERVE

Lightly-raced 5-y-o. Up in trip/cheekpieces added when showing first form at Listowel (2¾m, good to soft, 40/1) 9 days ago, keeping on to finish 2½-length second of 17. Should stay this far if she settles (keen last time) and still relatively unexposed.

Veteran mare who was a dominant, all-the-way winner at Sligo in 2025. Never looked like repeating the feat in this year's corresponding race and she may well set this up for the closers if adopting her customary tactics.

Runner-up in back-to-back handicaps at Sligo/Wexford on last 2 hurdle starts. Reverts to hurdling on the back of a forgivable first try over fences at Ballinrobe (23f) latest, and he's one of the more interesting types.

Took a step forward (despite being easy to back) when 7 lengths sixth of 16 on handicap debut/return at Navan (19f). Potential for better again over this markedly longer trip and needs considering in a field of largely exposed rivals.

Hasn't gone on since a promising second at stable debut at Bellewstown in July (2½m). Now off 1 lb lower mark having finished well-held sixth of 16 on return to that track last time. Pedigree at least offers some hope that she'll stay this longer trip.

Low-mileage 5-y-o. Shaped with more encouragement than previously this season when 14½ lengths fourth in a big-field Galway handicap (2¾m, soft), every chance he'd have finished second granted a clearer passage. Form has been franked and one to be interested back up in trip.

Recorded his second in-frame handicap finish (despite carrying head awkwardly) when fourth at Cork (3m, good to soft) in May. Added to a patchy record at Limerick (2¾m, soft) later that month. Fairly treated on the pick of his form on return from 5 months away.

Lightly-raced maiden. Didn't build on the promise of her Ballinrobe fifth (good) when well-held seventh of 19 at Galway (2¾m, soft). Possibly worth another chance back under less testing conditions, with step up to 3m likely to suit.

Remote second on standout effort in maidens last season. Caught the eye under considerate handling when fifth at Roscommon on handicap debut/reappearance. Wasn't helped by a wide trip when disappointing at Kilbeggan (25f) subsequently. Well worth another chance with cheekpieces now added.

Made the frame on 3 consecutive handicap hurdles in summer 2024. Entitled to have needed his return from 25-month absence at Ballinrobe (23f, good) in August. Notable that stable jockey prefers him to Head For Home.

Won a heavy-ground handicap at Punchestown in December. Again struggled from marks in the 90s subsequently. Returns from 7 months away and he could be one for more testing ground later in the season. RESERVE

Low-mileage 7-y-o. Showed up fairly well before absence seemed to tell on reappearance last month. Tighter in the betting with tongue strap refitted but went backwards from that effort at Ballinrobe 2 weeks on. Headgear now removed.

Maiden who hit the frame for the first time when beaten 21½ lengths in a Tramore maiden (21f) latest. Her jumping hasn't improved with experience, though, and she looks to have plenty on at the weights back in handicap.

Off the mark at fifth attempt in points. Didn't get competitive in 7 starts under Rules for Colin Bowe. Needs a market check on the back of a significant trainer change, though. RESERVE