Improved markedly from his hurdling debut when successful in a Tramore maiden in April. Disappointed next time (final start for Henry de Bromhead) but got back on track on chase bow when third at Galway for Mark Edmund McCrory. More needed back with former yard.

Quickly developed into a useful hurdler at Auteuil, his latest success coming in a Group 3 over 2¼m last autumn. Failed to live up to his billing for new connections at Punchestown in May after 8 months off but that was in a Grade 1. Tongue strap on for chase debut. Well worth another chance.

Point winner who made a winning handicap debut in hurdle at Leopardstown in March. However, well below that level sent chasing this autumn, his jumping still needing a fair amount of work.

Useful on the Flat and belatedly matched that level over hurdles when winning twice last autumn. Well held last 2 starts on the level, though, and not an obvious chasing type.

£200,000 purchase after winning a point and he easily landed a Naas maiden hurdle on Rules debut last autumn, drawing right away from the last flight. Off since failing to meet expectations in Grade 2 at Navan the following month but he remains with plenty of potential now chasing.

€28,000 7-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Brother to fair hurdlers Big Fish and Minelladestination, and half-brother to a bumper winner. Dam 2¾m-25f hurdle winner. Successful on last 2 of 6 starts in points but starting out in a warm maiden.