Munster Hurdle

Hadn't pulled up in any trees in a couple of 3-y-o hurdles in France for Y. Fouin but looked a smart stayer in the making when winning 16-runner maiden at Naas (19f) on his Irish debut (after 13 months off) 28 days ago. Open to further progress.

Promise in bumpers and stepped up again to make a successful debut in this sphere at Cork (2m) in November. Improved again when third of 6 in minor event hurdle (9/4) at Punchestown (16.8f, heavy) since and likely to make a bold bid.

Bumper winner who made a successful hurdling debut in a first-time hood after 8 months off at Thurles in November. Pulled up in Grade 1 (40/1) at Leopardstown (16f, heavy) 15 days ago, however, so needs to bounce back.

Fairly useful hurdler who offered little after 7 months off when pulled up at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 40 days ago.