Butty Bach Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Bought for €210,000 after finishing second on French Flat debut and made light of long absence in 2m Thurles maiden hurdle 18 months later. Little impact in Leopardstown Grade 1s since (well-held sixth latest, very strong form) but down in class here in first-time tongue strap. The one to beat.

Five-time winner over fences, landing handicaps at Huntingdon/Aintree early last summer. Suspect they'll be the aim again and might come on for this first run for 5 months and a rare one over hurdles.

Maiden Irish pointer who showed a bit more on second run over hurdles at Carlisle recently in first-time cheekpieces. This won't be as much of a test and he might be more one for handicaps.

Cost a bit and showed promise with a hood on for his debut in 2m Southwell novice hurdle in February. Open to improvement.

Had gone the wrong way from his bumper debut and offered very little sent hurdling at Hereford 7 weeks ago.

250/1 and showed nothing on recent hurdles debut at Ffos Las.

Fairly useful winner on the level on AW. Little promise on hurdles debut in December (reported to have been suffering from a respiratory issue). Tongue tie goes on.