Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle

Point-to-point winner on heavy; ran well in a good ground bumper here a year ago and best run yet over hurdles when back on similar ground at Limerick last month (well-backed favourite) in 2m3f handicap when third; not certain to stay this longer trip but definite claims if doing so.

Fitting of blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) and better ground has brought about an upturn in form of late in handicaps over this trip, second to a clear winner here and ran away with 11-runner Tramore contest (beating Mother Ship 11l); up 12lb for that win but remains in this grade and greatly respected given the form he's in.

Chased home a clear all-the-way winner in 2m5f Limerick claiming hurdle in January (heavy) on final start for Sean Allen and not far off that level on latest when beaten 15l in stronger 2m3f Cork mares maiden last month; upped slightly in trip for handicap debut, yet to race on ground this quick.

Brother to Romeo Coolio and half-brother to recent Punchestown festival winner Ascending Lark isn't anywhere near their level but respected in this grade; didn't quite see out 3m at Naas last time so this slight drop in trip could suit.

Twice runner-up in point-to-points on decent ground and two good runs on returning to track for current yard in 2m handicap hurdles over the winter at Down Royal and Clonmel; every chance she'll improve for this step up in trip and seems to handle this ground.