Just the one win from seven runs over fences, but has been tackling some tough contests in the spring. Duel winner on heavy ground gives him a head start here.
Has failed to finish in three of his last four chase starts including in the Close Brothers novices chase at the Cheltenham festival. Others hold stronger profiles in this company.
Four ineffective performances over the larger obstacles this term including a 49L defeat last time out in the Galway festival. Winner in two of his three starts on heavy ground and not out of it in this company.
Well beaten in three starts since finishing a close third over 2m5f at Tramore on yielding ground in a handicap hurdle in April. Well beaten latest at the Galway festival last month and others preferred.
Finished 33L adrift of Kylecrue here on Sunday but performed admirably prior in two chase starts at Wexford and Sligo. Won a beginners chase in heavy conditions in September.
Off the track since March and may struggle still 17lb higher than his win at Punchestown in January despite some consistent runs.
Forecasts
Presenting Mahler (3/1), Tulpar (3/1), Montys Meadow (4/1), Show And Go (7/1), Marchese Marconi (8/1), Killiney Court (8/1), Aspen Colorado (9/1)
The consistent Tulpar could take the field along here in the early stages but may be susceptible to the late finishes from the likes of Marchese Marconi winner in two of his three starts on heavy ground and MONTY'S MEADOW whose heavy ground form and drop in grade may be the key in this.