Fermoy Handicap Hurdle

Mixed form includes second in handicap hurdle at Tramore (7/1) in May and showed signs of revival when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (8/1) 13 days ago, one-paced in final stages. More needed in this company.

Showed ability in novice hurdles before winning a 13-runner maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe (10/3) 13 days ago, travelling smoothly and leading before the last. Faces a tougher test.

Won maiden hurdle at Cork a year ago but finished eighth of 11 in handicap at Killarney (20/1) 18 days ago. Will need more runs to find form.

Ran career-best when second of 16 in maiden hurdle at Killarney (18/1) in May, then fourth of 16 in similar race at Sligo (4/1) 55 days ago. Now makes handicap debut.

Won two handicap hurdles in autumn 2024 but has struggled in both starts since returning from a winter break. Sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (20/1) 13 days ago, baulked at start and never in contention. May appreciate return to a course where he's been successful in the past.

Won a maiden hurdle at Wexford in May, opening account after several unremarkable efforts. Finished sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (12/1) 59 days ago, travelled well but caught wider than ideal when making headway. Could be capable of better with this drop in distance.

Shown some ability in maiden hurdles, finishing third of 6 at Wexford (2/1) 68 days ago when running one-paced after leading. Makes handicap debut at C&D where finished fourth previously.

Without a win in 23 starts and finished eighth of 11 in a flat handicap at Limerick (18/1) 23 days ago, never on terms. Returns to hurdles where form has been better and wears first-time cheekpieces.

Shown improved form recently, including third of 14 at Leopardstown in May. Fourth of 11 in flat handicap at Newcastle (9/2) 37 days ago, shaped well but weakened late after racing freely. Well-treated returning to hurdles after showing good recent flat form.