Gerard O'Sullivan Memorial Novice Chase

Very smart hurdler at best who made a successful chase debut in a 5-runner maiden at Down Royal (20f) 4 weeks ago, despite his jumping being a little hit and miss. This looks an excellent opportunity to follow up over this longer trip.

Fair chaser who was operating below best during second half of last year and again ran disappointingly after 4 months off when seventh of 11 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.9f) 16 days ago. Still a maiden and expected to come up short again.

Useful hurdler who looked all about stamina when adding to his tally over hurdles at Naas (23f, heavy) in February. Solid sixth in the Pertemps at Cheltenham in March prior to a considerate chase introduction when fifth in a Cork maiden (17.1f) 3 weeks ago. Sure to do better back up in trip.