McGeoughs Bar & Restaurant Handicap

In good form with two wins in the summer, but the handicapper took his revenge and he was well held at this track over C&D in September before a win last time out before Christmas over an extended 1m2f. Claims if handling return to this trip.

Has been running admirably over 2m but drops back to a trip where he won over C&D in January 2016 off a 5lb higher mark. Could go well with notable jockey booking and third of 13 in this contest last year.

Not seen since December when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse. Won his first three starts on the Flat in France but best watched here on AW debut.

Ran well on all four maiden outings so far including twice over this C&D culminating in a win last time out beating 13 rivals ¾L. Another bold show looks likely.

Had his last six starts on trips to the UK, winning well at Carlisle and in July at Ayr over 1m2f before finishing fifth of 15 beaten 4L at Bellewstown in August. Looks a tall order given form at this track in the past.

C&D winner in December when finishing in front of 13 rivals beating Tropic Thunder ¾L. Beaten since on four separate occasions but still capable of a big run.

Step up in trip appeared to suit last time out when second of six over 2m. Second of 14 in December on only run over C&D and claims off this mark.

C&D winner and runner-up here in December before finishing seventh of 14 earlier this month. Capable of having his say again but now 9lb higher than last winning mark.

Sixth of 13 in this contest last season, C&D winner in March and six-time course winner who has not been disgraced in four of his last five starts here since November but needs to improve in this company.

Winner on last appearance here in May last year off a 4lb lower mark. Hurdling and chasing since but claims on return off current mark.