Ardmore Handicap Hurdle

Had a couple of decent runs in defeat in maiden hurdles in 2023; returned from a lengthy break when well behind at Galway (2m, good to yielding) but was a very easy victor of a Killarney handicap hurdle four days ago (2m1f, yielding); could have more to come carrying a 7lb penalty as long as this doesn't come too quickly.

Won twice for Paul Hennessy last winter and went close to making it a hat-trick at Gowran in January; has failed to maintain progress in four runs for new yard; returned from a break when unfancied and well beaten in a Galway handicap hurdle last month; others preferred.

Good maiden hurdle run here in January when a 2.75l second (2m1f, heavy) behind the Willie Mullins-trained More Coko; not too bad back from a break at Ballinrobe last month when fifth of 14 (2m2f, soft); less positive run at Listowel last time when well beaten (2m, good to yielding); can get involved in this weaker race.

Got her act together following some underwhelming runs when a 1.5l fourth at Downpatrick recently (2m1f, good to firm); first-time headgear combination may unlock the improvement required to break her maiden tag in what is a weak race.

Record of 1-26 over hurdles but not bad runs in defeat last thrice; finished a 3.75l second off current mark at Sligo in July (2m4f, good); in the mix.