'His mark continues to fall but he was pulled up at 25-1 in the Betfair Hurdle last time'

'Third in last season's Triumph but looks to be on a tough mark in his first handicap h'dle'

'Improving 7yo who was a clear 2nd in the Betfair Hurdle and could still have more to offer'

'Below very best this term but this 2-time Champion H'dle runner-up could still be a force'

'May have finished closer than fifth in this last year granted clearer passage; e-w player'

'Soundly beaten in the Betfair Hurdle last time and needs to bounce back with a career best'

'May be ideally suited by a strongly run race over a stiff 2m1f; possible contender'

'Grade 2 novice runner-up earlier in career but something to prove on second stable start'

'In good heart but needs to be better than ever to win this; soft ground a likely negative'

'Should be suited by the likely strong pace in this big field & worthy of each-way respect'

'Second in this last year; below par last time but has had wind op since; one to consider'

'Plenty in hand in Listed novice at Navan last month and could play a leading role'

'Plenty of promise in light novice campaign last season; could have potential off this mark'

'Easy win on stable debut at Leopardstown but hit hard by the handicapper'

'Clear second in the Greatwood last November and could be in the mix on first run since'

'Grade 3 novice winner last March but claims aren't compelling on this season's evidence'

'Novice; could be suited by strongly run race at this trip; yard has done well in this race'

'Made all in the Betfair Hurdle; tougher assignment here but could make another bold bid'

'Has Festival form but beaten at short odds the last twice and has something to prove'

'Last season's Betfair Hurdle winner but tailed off in that same race last month'

'Looked to be a young horse to follow last September but hasn't shone the last twice'

'Some fair efforts over fences for his new yard but looks up against it in this hot race'