Woodlands Hotel Adare Handicap Hurdle

Has won over over C&D but this season's form has been a tad below his best; downed tool near the finish at Killarney last time out and needs to post a much more determined effort if he is going to stop the rot.

Claims on the pick of his form but latest fourth of five at Listowel needs to be bettered by quite some way; drop in trip may suit him though. Interesting only if supported in the betting.

Won over 2m4f here earlier in the year but his style of running will leave him vulnerable on ground that may be a good bit more testing that he truly cares for.

Can make the running and tough to pass when he gets it right (proved as much when winning his penultimate start in good style). Not in the same frame of mind last time out but very possible he could bounce back. One for the shortlist at least,

In fair form and will be suited by the likelihood of a strong pace being set. Never yet won at this course but his latest visit was an improvement, so reasonable to give him another chance. The rider's 7lb claim also a handy tool.

Unexposed and going the right way after a smooth win at Killarney in May. Absence since then a worry but stable very capable of having him primed, so has to be respected if the drop in trip doesn't go against him when push comes to shove.

Good form on the Flat for Aidan O'Brien but not been as progressive since joining son Joseph for a career over Jumps. Surprise winner of a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick on his penultimate start but not so good latest. Something to prove now.

Not stood much racing but has gone well after a break in the past, so could be noteworthy if the market is positive about his chance.

Beaten favourite over 2m4f latest but still ran well in defeat nevertheless. The drop in trip not as much of a concern as the state of the ground, though. May be better on a firmer surface that he's expected to encounter here.