Crawford Tiles And More Handicap Hurdle

First reserve; three-time Flat winner is 0-11 over timber; off since 30l defeat at Down Royal in December; may need this run on return from break.

Second reserve; 3-20 over hurdles; won over fences in November; unseated in a hot handicap chase at Punchestown last month; rated 14lb lower back over hurdles; knows how to win and not discounted if getting a run.

Ran a decent race in a 4yo maiden hurdle at Catterick in January (15.5f, soft); midfield in a 4yo maiden hurdle at Navan on last start in this sphere; well-beaten on the Flat at Down Royal latest; watch in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut.

Won a Tipperary handicap hurdle last year off 5lb lower; in solid form over fences subsequently but fell early on return from a break at Down Royal last month; not discounted but rain would be a worry.

One of two for yard; two-time winner for Philip Rothwell, most recently last September off 95; improved effort on second start for this yard at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good); this stiffer test could suit; ground versatile and place claims.