BOYLE Sports Home Of Early Payout Maiden Hurdle

Fairly useful third on French hurdles debut (pair that beat him won listed races subsequently) but too fresh following 21 months off when fourth in 14-runner novice at Thurles (2½m) last time. This looks a good opportunity, provided he settles better over the longer trip.

Point winner has been consistent in maiden hurdles, finishing ahead of a next-time-out scorer at Cork but no match for easy winner at Punchestown last time. Should give his running again.

Took strong hold when ninth of 20 in 2m novice hurdle at Naas (150/1) on debut 8 days ago, and while this markedly longer trip should suit, he probably needs more time.

Fairly useful bumper winner has made a disappointing start to his hurdles career, though some hope he can do better for step up 3m, given his pedigree/pointing background.

Form of Naas third in December has worked out well but didn't improve as expected for the switch to handicap/longer trip at Navan last month. No easy task at the weights returned to maiden company, though has previously shaped as though 3m could suit.

Successful in pair of points but flying too high in graded company on chase/Rules debut here. Confirmed she had a fair amount of ability when third in a Naas beginners chase subsequently and she ought to be competitive if translating that form to hurdles.