Careys Castle Novice Handicap Chase

Won a Sligo maiden hurdle last October; not disgraced when sixth in a 24-runner Fairyhouse handicap on New Year's Day; beaten 4l in a beginners' chase at Thurles in January; dropped in class after a stiff task at Navan in his first handicap chase; not ruled out.

Still seeking a first chase win after 17 attempts, runner-up three times and has run creditably in the last two editions of the 3m6f Portertstown Chase at Fairyhouse; others seem more likely unless cheekpieces do the trick.

Two hurdle wins for the late Edward O'Grady; 0-12 chasing, unplaced in three starts since second over 2m5f at this venue last October.

Fair form over hurdles without winning; won by a big margin at Thurles three weeks ago on his third start over fences; a 10lb rise may prove too much but could challenge for a share of the money.

Point-to-point winner for Ellmarie Holden; showed promise in maiden hurdles and again on handicap debut at Cork last August; was making no impression when unseating rider four out in a 2m4f hurdle on stable debut at Fairyhouse last month.