'6lb lower than chase mark on return to hurdling; first start for Gordon Elliott; respected'

'7lb hike to contend with but should be bang there again if he handles the drop in trip'

'Off the mark over fences at Galway; fair mark back hurdling on 1st start for in-form yard'

'Travelled well for a long way when fourth at Leopardstown; drop to this trip is a plus'

'This trip will suit better but all of his form is on soft or heavy; may need the run'

'Ran well off this mark when sixth of 24 at Fairyhouse; drying ground a positive'

'Recent winner shaped well in two previous handicaps off lower marks and could go well'

'Good run on reappearance over hurdles at Punchestown but failed to fire at Leopardstown'

'Ballinrobe maiden hurdle winner has failed to make much of an impact in handicaps since'

'Set some stiff tasks; fair effort behind Brighterdaysahead latest and must be of interest'

'Runner-up to Kargese in Grade 1 at Punchestown; yet to rediscover that form this season'

'Won valuable handicap hurdle at Leopardstown last February; should give his running again'

'Well below last season's form this term and struggled in handicap company twice already'

'Irish Grand National winner; 10lb lower than chase mark but Aintree will be the big plan'

'11yo has been out of form for a while and all five career wins have been gained at Naas'

'Never a factor on handicap hurdle debut at Leopardstown and trip on the sharp side here'

'8lb higher than last April's Fairyhouse win and drying ground would be a concern'

'Listowel winner hasn't had his ground in 2 latest starts and won't want it to dry out here'

'Versatile sort pulled up both starts this season; plenty to prove on first run for yard'