Leopardstown Racecourse Beginners Chase

A 107-rated hurdler whose chasing debut at Gowran four months ago suggests he is unlikely to feature.

Consistent in maiden hurdles before winning a 2m4f rated event at Fairyhouse early last year (soft); disappointed on handicap debut at Gowran; made no impact over 3m at Fairyhouse on his belated seasonal debut; latecomer to chasing now at the age of nine; can run well fresh.

Pick of hurdle form when fourth in 2m6f Navan maiden last March (heavy); from a staying jumping family; prominent for a long way when fourth on chase debut at Thurles in January; likely to need more experience.

Won a Clonmel bumper in 2023, and took a 3m2f Sligo maiden hurdle last season; back from nearly a year's absence when fell at the last (having never featured) on chase debut at Galway in October; tailed off when refused at the last at Navan.

Won a 2m3f maiden hurdle on good to yielding at Kilbeggan in May 2024, accounting for the subsequent three-time Grade 3 winner Gaucher; ignored in the market (80-1) when making his comeback in a beginners' chase at Gowran in January; ran accordingly; needs to show he retains ability.