Summary: Ran to form on hurdles debut when second beaten a length in a juvenile hurdle at Auteuil latest; returning from long layoff; effective 2m2f on heavy; joined top yard from France, very much respected on Irish debut.

Summary: Ran roughly to form, market expected better 6l third in a maiden hurdle at Limerick most recent run; effective around 2m, acts on yielding and good; beaten favourite on both hurdles starts, but should put experience to good use now.

Summary: Below form of second start comfortably held in a 4yo bumper at Limerick last time; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on good; some promise in bumpers, should have more to come over hurdles.

Summary: Yard has won last two runnings of race; ran roughly to debut level 7l third in a 4yo bumper at Listowel most recent run; trainer in form; effective 2m, acts on yielding and good; bred to be useful, should have more to come over hurdles for good yard.

Summary: Jumped poorly, improved under aggressive ride at sharp track when second beaten 2 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Tramore latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; more to come if capitalising on latest.

Summary: Slightly improvement from debut down the field in a Ladies bumper at Tramore most recent; half-brother to Cinnodin, effective 2m7f-3m1f; no real impression in bumpers, improvement required switched to hurdles.

Summary: 6,500 euros Ocovango gelding; half-brother to Whatsyourstatus, useful at 2m4f-3m over hurdles and fences, Fanoir, effective 2m3f over hurdles; tough enough ask on racecourse debut.

Summary: Minor improvement from hurdles debut when fourth beaten 14l in an auction hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; effective 2m, acts on good; should keep progressing, but likely to need time.

Summary: Poor hurdles debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; half-brother to Itsinthename, effective 1m7f over hurdles; hard to make a case for.

Summary: Mistakes, outclassed and pulled up in a novice hurdle at Punchestown latest; dam 2m1f bumper winner; all to prove.

Summary: Yet to show any real signs of ability; hood first time; dam out of a 2m4f hurdle winner; major improvement needed.