Saint Patricks Country Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

Signs of ability in maiden hurdle races including when eighth of 14 at Limerick (good) over 2m3f last month. Steps up in trip today.

Chase winner here at Downpatrick last season but not seen out since finishing firth at Fairyhouse last December, before 11th of 14, beaten 60L on seasonal debut in handicap hurdle at this track last month.

Struggled to make an impression in three hurdles runs to date including when pulled up at Wexford (yielding-to-soft) over an extended 2m4f, before fifth of 10, beaten 42L, here in maiden hurdle last month on good ground over 2m3f.

Somewhat fortuitous winner of an eventful hunter chase over 2m6f on good ground having looked likely to be second best prior to a faller two from home. Also winner of a point-to-point this spring.

Not much form to recommend, but the straw to clutch is that his best chase start (of three so far) came over this C&D in May, staying on late in the contest, before second of 12, beaten 1L, here, again, in handicap chase.

Won a point-to-point over 3m a year ago, but best effort in five under rules has come at the minimum trip around Limerick in December in heavy going. Fourth of 12, beaten 24L last day in Wexford handicap hurdle.

He has been placed four times in 20 career starts but so far he has failed to fins the winners' circle. Went desperately close to breaking his duck at Downpatrick in March 2016 and caught the eye back there recently following a lengthy absence., before disappointing at Kilbeggan 17 days ago.

Four starts over timber so far have seen little in the way of ability and she has been sent off at long odds in all four races. Beaten total of 226L in three races and pulled up last time out.

Well beaten (185L) in last four starts, including fifth of six, beaten 49L, in Fairyhouse beginners chase.

Chase record of 0/28 and has failed to finish in last two starts at Ayr and Down Royal . First start for new yard.