'Shows every sign of developing into a reliable handicapper, this is his stiffest test yet'

'Problems seem to be behind him judged on wins at Dundalk and Naas, has had a good break'

'Dundalk winner on final start last season, due to run in the 6.05 here on Friday'

'Narrow C&D winner in May on second Irish start, has potential to make further progress'

'Mid-division on seasonal debut, took a step back to best form with Leopardstown fourth'

'Took a hike in the ratings for maiden win at Limerick, good C&D effort on handicap debut'

'Has run creditably in three large-field handicap this term, needs to find a bit extra now'

'Laytown winner last September placed all three starts since then, yard is well represented'

'Best known for his exploits at Galway, 0-10 at this venue but has often run well here'

'Has failed to add to his score since two wins in autumn 2021, others have stronger claims'

'Behind several of these when quite well fancied here last time, good Cork run previously'

'Veteran retains plenty of ability but has seldom shown his best form at this venue'

'Four-time winner, including C&D premier handicap, signs of a revival at Down Royal'

'Shot up the ratings after two easy wins over 1m at Dundalk, has run well on turf since'

'Ended a long losing sequence with C&D win in May, down the field at Leopardstown last time'

'Looked unlucky not to finish closer here on handicap debut, maiden winner since'

'Went up a total of 15lb for two early-season wins, holding his form judged on latest run'

'Three wins have been gained on AW, absent since January but can go well when fresh'