Clonmel Oil Service Station Handicap Hurdle

Latest win in hurdle at Cork in December. 33/1, respectable twelfth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.5f, good to soft), not ideally placed. Off 6 months. Others look better treated.

40/1, below form seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (21f, soft). Off 6 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive.

Arrives on back of creditable third of 9 in handicap chase (9/1) at Gowran (20f, soft) 33 days ago and had finished runner-up twice over smaller obstacles previously. Ought to go well again.

Fell in minor event chase at Listowel (22f, good to soft, 25/1) on debut over fences 42 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Has good chance on pick of form.

Back from 18 months off when creditable seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Entitled to build on that and could be a player.

17/2, respectable 22¼ lengths ninth of 17 to Rising Dust in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.1f, good to soft) 23 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. Visor on 1st time. Others have achieved more.

Seventh of 8 in novice chase (40/1) at this course (20f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.

Resumed winning ways at Listowel (22f) in September and improved on that form when following up in 17-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.1f, good to soft, 11/8) 23 days ago. Raised 10 lb since but looks sure to make another bold bid.

Dropped down the weights and posted best effort for while when creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Claims if building on that.