Trackman Range At Leopardstown Golf Centre Novice Handicap Hurdle

Dual chase winner in heavy conditions; latest win came at Limerick over Christmas (2m7f, soft to heavy) off 111; no wins from 23 attempts over hurdles, although an array of placed efforts; that includes his runner-up effort at Gowran (2m4f, heavy) last time when 10l behind the winner; well clear of third that day; big contender.

First reserve; modest form in maiden hurdles ; too keen and weakened on handicap debut at Punchestown (2m, heavy); okay effort at Fairyhouse when a distant runner-up (2m1f, heavy); others preferred.

Second reserve; Flat winner in Britain has made little impression in maiden hurdle runs (two for new yard); didn't improve for switch to handicap hurdles last time at Clonmel.

Third reserve; ordinary form; needs to raise his game based on 30l sixth at Limerick in October; that was only his second handicap run, so improvement is feasible.

Placed four times over hurdles but had been out of form (largely over fences) until a close third at 66-1 over 2m here on St Stephen's Day (yielding) on handicap hurdle debut; up 3lb for that but chance if he can back it up; slight question mark on this ground.