Sire, Monsun, was top-class 10-12f colt in Germany, outstanding source of top-class middle-distance runners. Related to Jonjo O'Neill-trained, Foreman and winning 2m4f chaser, Shot From The Hip.
Respectable efforts in bumpers including on good ground at Thurles in October last year. Not beaten far in a similar event at Wexford last month, but well held at the same track subsequently, before sixth of 17, beaten 9¾L in Roscommon maiden hurdle.
The Joseph O'Brien-trained Nemean Lion, sixth of 17, beaten 9¾L in Roscommon maiden hurdle last day, could lead here, giving Willie Mullins debutante, Exchange Rate and, the selection, ANYTIME NOW, who was second of 12 on debut in a Kilbeggan bumper and can come on for that run.