Spotlight: Modest Flat maiden was a fine third on hurdling debut at Killarney last August; well below that level twice after but recent handicap debut not without merit when staying on over 2m4f; back in trip here.

Spotlight: Lost form after 2m1f Sligo win last August (soft) until much improved when chasing home a ready winner at Leopardstown last month on yielding; no show at Naas since raises questions but has to be considered on that penultimate run.

Spotlight: Galway festival winner on the Flat in 2023 for Emmet Mullins; 0-10 hurdling, five runs for current yard ordinary; much more needed, although handicapper giving him a chance.

Spotlight: Finished in the frame in three maiden hurdles last year including over this trip; weakening when fell two out on return at Gowran last month on handicap debut; return to better ground should suit.

Spotlight: Modest Flat performer but much better hurdler, runner-up in Tipperary maiden last May and very fortunate winner when left clear by a last-flight faller at Killarney in October; later in month solid run in the circumstances in Sligo mares' handicap considering she was keen and none too fluent; back from a break but runs well fresh and ground to suit.

Spotlight: Relished a return to hurdles this season and was only narrowly denied in his hat-trick bid for Paul Hennessy at Gowran in January; struggled off 6lb higher at Limerick last month and handicapper just may have his measure right now.

Spotlight: Breakthrough win came at Limerick on good ground in October; struggled a bit off 7lb higher mark three times since however, although entitled to come on for recent comeback run at same venue; don't rule out.

Spotlight: Promising debut second at Ballinrobe hasn't been backed up in four runs since, out of depth in Grade 3 on latest; needs to settle (hood tried latest now discarded) and jump better entering handicap company.

Spotlight: Dual-purpose; 3-27 over hurdles; won off 100 at Killarney (2m4f, good) in August; well beaten since, last two in competitive Leopardstown contests; others preferred.

Spotlight: Lightly raced 5yo hasn't featured in three maidens; market probably best guide on handicap debut.

Spotlight: Three hurdle wins at around 2m, all on decent ground; 2m5f too far over fences on latest so will appreciate return to this trip.

Spotlight: Lightly raced mare finished a remote third in 2m2f Downpatrick maiden last summer, didn't back that up here following month, however, on final start for Cian Collins; debuts for Tony Martin in handicap company and market could prove informative.

Spotlight: Three different trainers for his four runs; some promise in Cork maiden but hasn't backed that up; opening mark seems plenty.

Spotlight: First reserve; second maiden hurdle run (2m, good) in October was mildly encouraging but subsequently tailed off at Clonmel; could have more to offer entering handicaps but long absence a concern.