Not much to shout about in a number of dismal handicap hurdle performances in 2017 before much of the same on return to the track last month. Hard to pace any faith in.
Showed plenty of promise in a number of solid displays last season. Natural switch to chasing here for leading connections and market likely to reveal expectations.
Distance winner who will be looking to recoup losses when unseating rider at Punchestown last month as beaten favourite when still in contention. Has the form to make a bold bid.
Game mare who has produced a number of promising runs over the larger obstacles since May finishing runner-up the last twice. Each way claims in this grade.
Nothing in three starts for trainer David Kelly and first time cheekpieces unlikely to bring about the required amount of improvement needed on stable debut.
Difficult to see what improvement first-time cheekpieces bring here following a series of drab displays in the point-to-point field and in two career bumper appearances.
Forecasts
Clara Sorrento (9/4), Ah Littleluck (11/4), Wonderoftheworld (11/4), Cotton Jenny (9/2), Adimelo (14/1), Killisk Ben Rose (50/1), Bobbythegangster (50/1), Vellutato (100/1), Mulkear (100/1)
The experience of WONDEROFTHEWORLD can pay dividends for connections here as the gelding attempts to get back on track following an unfortunate appearance at Punchestown last month. The Gigginstown House Stud-owned Clara Sorrento could be an interesting chasing recruit while Ah Little Luck and Cotton Jenny are capable of hitting the frame.