Kilkenny Senior Hurlers Race Day Saturday June 24th Handicap

French import won at Naas over 6f (soft to heavy) in March on debut for this trainer. Failed to land a blow in Listed company last time but will enjoy the drop in class at least and the yard are in fair form currently.

Worked his way down to an attractive looking handicap mark again but with good reason and been very poor on latest effort; tough to fancy.

7f specialist who bounced back to form last time winning a 13-runner contest at Naas. Well suited to this ground but unplaced in two starts around here and may struggle from a higher mark than he has ever won off.

Very well-handicapped on his old form but only won twice since 2012, once in 2014 and once in 2015. Beaten out of sight on most of his starts here and likely to struggle again.

Rattled off a four-timer back in 2016 but struggling from his revised mark since and showed very little at the Curragh last time out.

Has made the frame on six of his last seven outings and won at Limerick two starts back, coming off a strong pace to win with ease. Race not run to suit last time but claims of gaining compensation here.

Fair third here last time and appears to be on a workable mark. Any rain would help and each-way possibilities once again.

His very best efforts have come on the AW and well beaten on both recent turf starts. Back down below his last winning mark at least now.

Very consistent but doesn't get his head in front all that often. Step up in trip is an unknown but has looked like it may suit from time to time. Market can reveal expectations.

Well beaten on all recent starts but looking well handicapped again as a result Unplaced both starts here though and needs to bounce back to form.