'Talented on the Flat, makes belated debut over hurdles, Townend prefers Hipop De Loire'

'Listed winner in Germany from top yard, acts on good ground; Townend's pick'

'Pulled up lame when last seen, solid form but trip may be on the short side'

'Sligo bumper winner, solid form at Leopardstown, can hit the frame if jumps better'

'1m4f winner in France; midfield in listed handicap hurdle last time; leading contender'

'Three time Flat winner (best RPR 102); long absent and best watched on hurdles debut'

'Promise on hurdling debut at Roscommon, fell when still in contention at Sligo, needs more'

'Mild promise in Naas bumper on debut; no show on hurdling debut, best watched'

'Point-to-point winner well beaten on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan; best watched'

'Unplaced in four point-to-points and in all four starts under Rules, tough task'

'Glimmers of promise in two completed maiden hurdle runs, might need the run today'

'No show in two previous maiden hurdle starts, would be a shock winner'

'Well beaten both starts under Rules, difficult to make a case for'

'No show in two runs in bumpers, would be a shock winner'

'Nicely bred son of Milan unplaced in two point-to-points; may need further than this'

'600euros foal makes racecourse debut for trainer who is 0-24 in maiden hurdles'