Highly tried and failed to complete on first two starts for current connections, but much-improved effort when runner-up in Cork (3m, heavy) handicap in March. May find this trip on quicker ground a little sharp, but not taken lightly.
Sole hurdles win came on 2016 debut and has failed to build on early promise over fences. Disappointing of late, and reverts to hurdles after a poor effort in cheekpieces/tongue tie at Galway Festival.
Winner on Irish and stable debut for leading connections, landing a Tramore maiden hurdle, and not ideally placed when second of 6 to Turnpike Trip in a 2m novice at Listowel last time. Should get back to winning ways here.
Non-Runners
3
Mister Eddman13
Weight: 11-9| Age: 5
T: O McKiernan J: B Browne
NR
Forecasts
Quartz Du Rheu (4/11), Elwood (11/4), Mister Eddman (8/1), Three Wise Men (10/1)
QUARTX DU RHEU was an expensive failure at Listowel, but wasn't seen to best effect and has been found what looks a good opportunity to get back to winning ways. Mister Eddman is preferred to Elwood for minor honours, with a tactical race at this trip likely to see him to best effect against a stouter stayer.