SuperValu Co. Roscommon Ladies Day Novice Hurdle

Off the mark over hurdles on second start for this yard at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good) in May; smart form on the Flat for Andrew Balding but came up short back on the level in a hot Royal Ascot handicap three weeks ago; top-rated here at 128; obvious chance on ground that will suit.

Grade 3 bumper winner in the France got off the mark at the sixth attempt over hurdles in a weak Tramore maiden in late May; a bit to find on the figures with Fairbanks but that win may have boosted his confidence so not discounted.

One of two for stable; gained first win over hurdles in a 2m3f Downpatrick maiden (yld-sft) last month; this drop in trip is not sure to suit and his rating of 118 leaves him with a bit to find with the top two but it is still early days; overlooked by Townend.

Ran well on debut for this yard in a Kilbeggan maiden in April but has failed to replicate that in both starts since; rated 104 and looks to be up against it in this company.

Struggled on heavy ground on debut in a Fairyhouse bumper but has won both starts since on good ground, a 16.5f Listowel bumper by 6.5l in June 2024 and a 2m mares' maiden hurdle after a year off; the choice of Townend and gets weight from the boys; unexposed and leading chance.