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Runner-up in Down Royal nursery for Johnny Murtagh and has returned with two solid efforts for current yard without convincingly staying the mile trip, at the Curragh and when weakening late at Cork, both times on soft; drop back in trip and better ground makes him a major player.

Definite signs of ability in three AW starts for Gavin Cromwell; good early speed before dropping away on yard debut in Roscommon handicap earlier this month (7.5f) in first-time cheekpieces (now left off); entitled to come on for that comeback run.

Ended AW campaign winning 6f nursery in December, needing every yard after a slow start; returned to Dundalk in March when again not the best of starts, produced with every chance but just outstayed over a mile; drop back to 7f should suit and leading contender off what appears still a nice mark.

Juvenile form with Michael Mulvany wasn't progressive, never competitive on handicap bow final start on soft; since joined Andy Oliver and handicapper has given him a chance.

Much improved back on better ground at Roscommon recently, awkward start but plenty of speed when second to a clear-cut winner over 7.5f; mark unchanged and definite contender.