William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle

Decent second in a Down Royal bumper last November for Emmet Mullins; immediate winner for new stable when taking a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle in August (2m, good to yielding); no impression on handicap debut at Navan last time, mark looks tough.

Looks badly out of form in eight runs since winning at Punchestown festival in 2023; pulled up at Listowel last time; impossible to recommend.

Five-time Flat winner; back-to-back wins over hurdles in October/November last year; not at the same level since but not too bad when eighth at Listowel last time (2m, good to yielding); 2lb below last win but best form on nice ground so soft would be concerning.

Winless since his short head victory in a Tipperary handicap in May last year off 93 (2m, good to yielding) but has been running well in defeat; has hit the frame in his last three starts, raised 3lb after being headed late on at Bellewstown last time; consistent but seems best on better ground.

Off the mark at the eighth attempt over hurdles when winning a maiden at Ballinrobe in August (2m, good); step up in trip at Bellewstown seemed to stretch him, but he scored again at Galway last time with a comfortable victory when suited by a truly run race and drop back to the minimum; up 8lb but rider's claim helps.