Denis Macauley Memorial Novice Handicap Hurdle

Borderline fairly useful hurdler. Improved when making all in 11-runner Kilbeggan maiden. Tongue strap refitted when running his best race in the face of a stiff task there last time, beaten 4¾ lengths in a novice. Again likely to be well positioned and makes appeal on handicap debut.

Confirmed his return to form when opening his account in a course novice (2¼m) last time, finding plenty for pressure. In top hands and weighted to run another big race back in handicap company.

Point winner who finished runner-up in a 21f hurdle at Sligo on the second of 4 maiden starts. On a reasonable opening mark if he can build on that.

Fairly useful middle-distance Flat winner. Well below that level over hurdles but did back up his previous effort when fourth in a big-field event at Navan (19f) last time. Doesn't have much improvement to find on his third handicap start in this sphere.

Standout effort when well-backed second in 19f handicap at Clonmel in June. Best not judged on latest run over an inadequate trip at Roscommon (2m), though may again find this on the sharp side.