Willwego.com Handicap Hurdle

Not shown much in maidens and unseated at the second over C&D on handicap debut; raced very keenly when third in 2.40 Tramore on Thursday.

One of three for trainer; tailed off in last three starts, including on handicap debut at Fairyhouse in January (2m, soft); tongue-tie replaces visor but hard to fancy.

Two-time AW winner and 1-6 chasing; holds a notably low hurdles mark compared to his chasing one, 18lb lower in this sphere; unable to take advantage of his mark at Navan in November when a distant eighth; decent effort in a Down Royal novice chase at start of year before a good second on AW later that month; not seen since lesser run on AW in February.

Some promise in maidens and posted his best handicap effort when a 4.5l second over C&D in August (good); okay run over fences following that; unseated at the first back over hurdles at Gowran last time when swerving violently; chance if he doesn't repeat that quirk.

Midfield finishes in opening three maiden hurdles on soft or heavy ground; made stable debut at Kilbeggan in April when keeping on for fourth (2m2f, good to yielding); he will be suited if the ground stays soft.