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By Galileo; 2m1f Killarney win last summer; out of depth in Group 2 Prix Foy and well below best on final start for Aidan O'Brien; fair run when thrown in at the deep end for hurdles/stable debut at Leopardstown; struggled at Thurles; AW/handicap debut; new headgear.

Lightly raced 4yo won 7f course maiden on debut in September 2024; well held in four runs last year in good-class company; return to AW could spark a revival on handicap debut but it will need to.

Course regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m here this year; always behind in valuable 1m2f Lingfield contest at Easter; solid claims back at his favoured venue.

Dual C&D winner, gaining fourth career win here last month off 75, plenty to spare when beating Voice Of Reason; good effort when third from this mark in follow-up bid; Colin Keane takes over now; shortlisted.

Winner on turf and over hurdles; has developed into a capable AW performer, notching three wins and four seconds from nine runs here; no match for Beauparc last two outings; not guaranteed to avenge defeat despite booking of 7lb claimer.