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Dual winner for James Horton last year and off the mark at first time of asking for new yard when taking 7-runner handicap over C&D 21 days ago. 7 lb higher now but must enter calculations.

Completed a hat-trick over C&D in March. Largely struggled on turf since but is only 2 lb higher than his last winning mark so must be respected back at this venue.

Ended long losing over longer trip at Clonmel last month and ran to similar level when good fifth of 17 in handicap at Naas (2m, soft, 33/1) 19 days ago. Should go well again, although drop back in trip may not be ideal.

Opened account for the season with a comfortable success at Down Royal last month and followed up in Roscommon handicap earlier this month. Far from disgraced at Leopardstown since but may be in handicapper's grip now.

Opened account at Roscommon in June and acquitted himself well since, finding further improvement when close second of 15 in handicap at Leopardstown (1¼m, good to soft, 11/2) 12 days ago, clear of rest. Likely contender.

Not scored for some time but made the frame last 2 starts on Flat and arrives on back of career-best effort over hurdles at Gowran. Warrants respect.

Switched to blinkers, bounced back to form returned to more positive tactics when winning 10-runner maiden over C&D in February. Not seen since, though, and has more on his plate back handicapping here. Cheekpieces back on.

Posted personal best when opening his account in 18-runner handicap at Navan (1¾m, good, 8/1) in August. Below that level at Listowel since but remains relatively low mileage.

Course winner but yet to score this year and others appeal more despite his tumbling mark. Visor on first time.