Lightly-raced maiden who has shaped well since the switch to handicaps. Arguably an unlucky loser when runner-up in big-field handicap at Clonmel (17f) 8 days ago. Step back up in trip looks sure to suit and may well open his account with Danny Mullins back aboard.

Hit-and-miss handicap hurdler who ended last season out of sorts for Gavin Cromwell. Shaped with a little promise when 8¾ lengths fourth on stable debut/reappearance (had also gone well fresh previously) at Fairyhouse. Far from certain to back that up, though.

Fair winning handicapper (1m) on the Flat. Improved for the longer trip when off the mark in smooth style over hurdles at Downpatrick (2¾m). Seemingly stretched by longer trip when fifth over C&D latest hurdle start (best forgiven subsequent Flat run). Respected but still has stamina to prove.

Inconsistent maiden who can carry his head awkwardly. Recorded his third in-frame handicap finish when 4¼-length third at Fairyhouse (3m, good) last time. Addition of more severe headgear no harm for one with his profile.

Winning pointer who settled better when showing improved form to get off the mark at Gowran (2½m, good to soft) last time. Still lightly raced for his age and there could be more come if he proves as tractable on first start over 3m.

Veteran who won in similar company at Fairyhouse last November. Hard to be confident he can replicate that following a poor run at Killarney earlier this month, even with good-value claimer aboard for first time.

Veteran who hasn't stood much racing in recent seasons. Beaten much further than on his comeback/stable debut when down the field in a 15-runner handicap chase at Clonmel last time.

Point winner (dead-heated) who has shown ability in a couple of Downpatrick maidens, finishing 6¾ lengths third of 6 there last time (runner-up ran well since). Could be thereabouts if improving for the step up in trip/switch to handicap.

Resumed progress in first-time cheekpieces when winning 3m handicap at Cork in May. Back on song when 3 lengths fourth at Listowel (2¾m) on return, looking unlucky not to finish closer from a less-than-ideal position. Interesting back over 3m with headgear refitted.

Winning pointer whose best effort over hurdles came when runner-up in 3m Wexford handicap in May. Has made a positive start over fences, despite not going with much fluency. Capable if first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect back over hurdles.

Nearly bagged a third chase win of the year at Cartmel in June. Seemingly in a lull over hurdles/fences more recently and hard to be confident of a revival here.

Decisive winner at Ballinrobe for Noel Kelly last summer. Showed promise when 3¼ lengths third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (2¾m) on stable debut last time. Return to 3m/first-time cheekpieces both look positives, too.

Low-mileage 5-y-o. Shaped better than on handicap debut without fully convincing with his jumping when beaten 16½ lengths at Limerick (21f) last time. Worth a go over this longer trip, with Sean Flanagan taking over from 7-lb claimer.

Well-related 6-y-o. Best effort to date when 6¾ lengths sixth of 17 in a steadily-run handicap at Listowel (2¾m). That form is hardly robust, however, stepping up to 3m in first-time cheekpieces could eke out a bit more.

Standout effort when runner-up at Kilbeggan (3m) in June. Hinted at a revival at Galway (2¾m) last month and has been dropped further 2 lb on the back of her subsequent below-par effort at Downpatrick (2¾m).

Low-mileage 5-y-o who has quickly become disappointing after a relatively promising start. Certainly looks worth a go in first-time cheekpieces.

Maiden who's shown some form in 2 of her last 3 handicap starts, for all she was flattered to be placed when 12 lengths third at Tramore (2½m) last time. Needs to find a fair chunk of improvement on first crack over 3m.