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Fairly useful bumper winner who was third in a usually informative handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in December. Fourth of 5 in 2½m novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (11/4) 24 days ago, loomed up entering straight but again found less than looked likely. This looks a good opportunity back down in trip.

Won a bumper in November 2024 but hasn't built on strong debut third in maiden hurdle, pulled up at Down Royal (9/4 fav) 19 days ago, jumped left and dropped away quickly before 3 out, said to be coughing post-race. Contender on his best form, if back on song with first-time blinkers applied.

Won Fairyhouse bumper in January 2025 but jumping concerns first 3 starts over hurdles. Small step in right direction when fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at this C&D (66/1) 22 days ago jumping straighter than previous outing but outpaced early in the straight. Place claims if he can build on that.

€5,000 3-y-o. Nirvana Du Berlais gelding. Dam, French/hurdler chaser (17f-21f winner), half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 2½m) Stormy Ireland. Newcomer makes some appeal on paper but unlikely to be the yard's main hope.

€3,500 foal, €28,000 3-y-o. Sumbal gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdle winner/very smart chaser (stays 3¼m) Chianti Classico. Likely one for the future.

Fairly useful stayer on the Flat, made his hurdles debut when eighth of 20 in maiden at Down Royal (20/1) 19 days ago following a 4-month break. Looks one for handicaps in this sphere.

Fairly useful on Flat up to 11f for William Haggas but was well-beaten on hurdling debut when eighth of 12 in maiden hurdle at Naas (50/1) 14 days ago, raced off the pace and never landed a blow. Ought to do better somewhere down the line and market can guide here.

Lightly-raced gelding failed to build on bumper debut fifth, went with no promise when last of 7 in conditions bumper at Ayr (16/1) 10 days ago. Pedigree offers some hope now hurdling but may prove one for the longer-term.

Made little impression on sole start when twelfth of 15 in bumper maiden at Down Royal 44 days ago, tailed off. Top yard have stronger chances elsewhere.

€6,000 yearling. Shirocco gelding. Unplaced both starts in points (latest Jan 24). Newcomer under Rules and could be one for the down the line.

Lightly raced mare from a family that stays well who has struggled in two starts, pulled up in bumper at Fairyhouse (66/1) 57 days ago when raced off the pace and was first beaten. Has plenty to prove back over hurdles.