In good form right now and failed by 2¾L to win the race he won 12 months earlier at Gowran Park over 2m2f earlier this month before finishing second again at Wexford recently beaten ½L by Westerner Point. Should go well with a clear round.
One of two in the race for owner/trainer combination and the Trans Island gelding has flattered to deceive in races this season. Hard to enthuse about right now.
Useful 138-rated hurdler but remains without a win in five chase starts and unlikely to meet the required expectations to make a difference on handicap debut in this contest.
Pulled up on seasonal debut in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park (2m4f, soft) in January and below par form continued when unseating here over 3m½f earlier this month in a handicap chase. Looks opposable in current form.
Course winner that has also won over this trip. Showed plenty of promise finishing third of 11 beaten 2½L in a Navan handicap chase and can go well again without troubling the judge.
The Gordon Elliott-trained DAKOTA MOIRETTE looks on a handy mark and has conditions to suit to land the spoils for owners Gigginstown House Stud. The solid and consistent Goulane Chosen can emerge as the biggest danger following up on a couple of rigid performances this month at Gowran Park and Wexford. Tycoon Prince and Carrig Cathal can battle for the remaining place.