Yellow Sam 50th Anniversary (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

One of two for local yard; bought for 25,000euros after winning a 3m Dromahane point-to-point in November; off the mark on first start over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell at Gowran in January (2m, soft to heavy); raised 11lb for that and now goes up in trip on better ground; chance.

Second runner for yard; three time Flat winner in France; produced best effort yet in this sphere when a staying on 1.25l second of 19 at Down Royal (2m4f, good) last month; up 4lb for that but it's still relatively early days and there could be more to come at this longer trip; considered.

Is 0-5 under Rules and 0-3 over hurdles; his two thirds in maidens were remote over 2m1f (good to yielding) and 2m4f (heavy); pedigree suggests this trip will suit; worth a market check on handicap debut.

Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings.

Locally trained maiden is 0-9 over hurdles; shaped well on stable debut when a 3.75l second of 13 at Wexford (20.5f, good to yielding) last August and races off the same mark here; runs since not as encouraging but may have needed latest after a three-month break; can't discount.