One from eight over timber the sole win coming in September 2016 but he is better than his 36L defeat last time out earlier this month in the Munster hurdle at Clonmel. Looks a tall order on form shown.
Distance winner who has been consistent in his finishing positions but has been beaten a long way on recent starts. Looks to be regressing in his veteran years.
2m Navan winner in April who has found further improvement since switched to handicaps, and was a winner of a Class 2 contest over this trip at Carlisle last month. Can go well here.
Much improved performances in three handicap hurdles since running here on St Stephens day winning at Punchestown before finishing a neck behind the impressive Mick The Boyo who has gone on to win again. Bold show looks on the cards.
Distance winner but totally outclassed in two career chase beaten a total of 56L. Will need significant improvement to figure.
Forecasts
Urbanist (7/4), Our Boy Boru (5/1), Apache Jack (13/2), Swift (7/1), Colwinston (7/1), Westerners Son (9/1), Our Valentina (9/1), Seskinane (16/1), Illuminati (33/1)
Swift is the most likely to take the field along as the flag drops here with Our Boy Boru and Apache Jack possibly the pair giving chase in behind. The form of URBANIST looks pretty solid here given his win at Punchestown last month and his second to subsequent winner Mick The Boyo at Naas. Our Valentina and Apache Jack can give the selection the most to think about.