Billie And Bertie FitzGerald Memorial Handicap Hurdle

A win apiece over hurdles and fences; reverts to hurdles now following three poor efforts since his chase win at Down Royal in October; others preferred.

Best run of his life came in Leopardstown handicap debut in novice company earlier this month (2m3f, soft to heavy), keeping on well for a 4.5l fourth; that run can be marked up as he fared best of those coming from off the pace; up 2lb but player.

Good ground Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner for Liam O'Brien; sent off the 15-8 joint-favourite at Fairyhouse on stable debut but weakened into a 21l fourth on heavy ground; drying ground would be in his favour.

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January off 3lb lower; weak in the market for Ayr run last time, weakening quickly to finish last of six finishers; in the mix at his best.

No further success since winning a Punchestown maiden hurdle (2m, heavy) three years ago; ran well from time to time when trained by Richard O'Brien; hard to fancy on evidence of three starts for this stable.