Dairygold Maiden Hurdle

Two wins form ten starts in points for Tom Costello; has had time to mature since his only hurdles start last year; trainer has a more obvious candidate in Corovic.

Course bumper winner a year ago; solid form in maiden hurdles last winter, third of 21 over 2m4f at Punchestown and second of 12 over 2m4f at Punchestown; tailed off at Limerick in March; set a stiff task in a conditions event at the Punchestown festival; won when fresh here 12 months ago; big chance if he can run up to his 120 rating.

Point-to-point winner; consistent over hurdles in recent months, runner-up on three consecutive occasions; touched off when odds-on at Sligo last time, form due to be put to the test by the winner Sophia Rose in the 3.28 contest; officially rated 12lb inferior to Champagne Kid; has the advantage of race fitness.

Half-brother to five winners in France. dam little form, sister to useful dam of top-class staying chaser Royale Pagaille; went close to winning a bumper at Worcester for Jamie Snowden on debut; trip should suit for Irish/hurdling debut.

Second to today's rival Themanintheanorak in a good-ground bumper at this venue in June; went one better in good style at Wexford win; mid-field on hurdling debut at Galway; less depth in this race, could feature.