Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

Bumper winner for Nicky Henderson. No significant impact in maiden hurdles for this yard and might've needed the outing after 5 months off on his handicap debut last time. Probably only of note if betting speaks favourably on chasing debut.

Winless since 2023 and had seemingly completely lost his form when last seen in the autumn. Has gone well at Kilbeggan before though (third in this race in 2024) and he should strip fitter for his recent return in a 2½m handicap here. Goes back up in trip.

Impressive bumper winner, though proved frustating in maiden hurdles prior to getting off the mark at the fifth attempt at Cork in October. Let down by jumping on chase debut at Wexford in March and has since underperformed back over hurdles. Tongue strap now goes on.

No impact in a trio of hurdle starts last year but won a point in May and showed much more than previously under Rules when a plugging-on third of 12 in novice chase (80/1) at this course (2½m, good) 25 days ago.

Fairly useful over hurdles and has translated that ability to chasing, placed for the fourth time over fences when third at Roscommon (2m) early last month. Finished tamely when a below-par fourth of 6 in novice chase at Wexford (2m) 10 days ago, so longer trip here not certain to suit.

Borderline useful over hurdles but yet to get near that form as a chaser and was only ninth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (25f, soft, 25/1) 32 days ago.