Kilmanahan Beginners Chase

Galway maiden hurdle winner in October 2023 on soft, beating a useful rival in Olympic Man; returned from more than two years off the track when tailed off in conditions hurdle in December; finished tamely again when a distant third at this track lto; needs far more on chase debut in first-time cheekpieces but a player if ability remains.

Back to something like his maiden hurdle form when second to King Kali in handicap hurdle at Limerick in December; third at same venue after; still in the mix when fell two out here over hurdles lto leaving Mount Frisco clear; unseated on only chase start last year; enjoys soft ground.

Shaped well on racecourse debut in January 2025, beaten 12.5l by Coral River; below that form twice since but ran fine in a decent beginners on chase debut at Fairyhouse lto, beaten 36l into sixth; may be one for the longer-term but open to plenty of improvement and an interesting contender.

Maiden hurdle winner at Tramore November 2023 before good third in Cheltenham novice hurdle; few below-par efforts after but ran okay when sixth in a strong handicap hurdle at Thurles when last seen; off 431 days since but has the form to go close if ready on chase debut; one of two for a trainer in form.

Ran a couple of reasonably encouraging races maiden company last season; set to run well behind Brechin Castle before falling two out at Naas lto after a break; open to improvement on chase debut and can be in the mix.