'Naas specialist absent since Irish National; 22lb lower hurdles mark so respected'

'Punchestown second franked since by third; one for the shortlist'

'Admirable veteran ran usual honest race at the Curragh; first hurdles run since December'

'Made all in weaker Navan race last time; more to offer now upped in trip but needed'

'Sligo comeback win encouraging, longer trip no problem either'

'C&D winner flopped at Galway and 3lb wrong here but don't rule out'

'Best form is over further and has a bit to prove on second start back from long absence'

'Career-best at Ballinrobe last time; yet to win on soft but has to be respected'

'Lartigue comeback third encouraging but unproven over this trip'

'Picked up some big pots in his career but seems regressive although handicapper relenting'

'Listowel win franked since and a player despite 12lb rise if handling softer ground'

'Still scope for improvement but needs it in a competitive handicap such as this'

'Much better chaser last term; interesting on comeback off 25lb lower hurdles mark'

'Drop in trip not in his favour on seasonal debut and others preferred'

'Fred Winter winner struggled at Fairyhouse against elders; unproven over this far'

'Fairyhouse winner progressive but effectively 10lb higher here so big ask'

'Absent since respectable run in valuable Leopardstown handicap in February 2022'