Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8 of 11 starters at Cork 4yo+ STPLE HCP on November 22 over 3365m, on a wet track; 24 len behind Chatham Street Lad with 73.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 6 of 10 runners at Fairyhouse 4yo+ STPLE HCP on December 12 over 3219m, 20 len behind Sizing Pottsie carrying 65.5kg at $15. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.

Useful gelding. Last start 9 of 17 starters at Leopardstown 4yo+ STPLE HCP on December 26 over 3420m, 26 len behind Uisce Beatha carrying 71.5kg at $29. Run before didn't do much in the run; 11 of 13 runners at Punchestown 4yo+ NHDLE on December 8 over 4023m, on rain affected going; 29 len behind Gabbys Cross with 67.5kg at $8. Making headway every start. Rates strongly.

Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start struggled in the run; 8 of 10 starters at Fairyhouse 4yo+ STPLE HCP on December 12 over 3219m, 22 len behind Sizing Pottsie with 62kg at $41. The start before that; raced on the pace prior to fading 8 of 11 starters at Fairyhouse 4yo+ STPLE HCP on November 28 over 3319m, on slow going 34 len behind Impact Factor carrying 66kg at $21. Making headway every start. Rates strongly.

Third-up today. Resuming fell at Wexford 4yo+ BCHSE on October 26 over 3219m. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 8 len Clonmel 4yo+ BCHSE on December 3 over 3263m on heavy track defeating Whereyounow carrying 76kg at $2 in a steeplechase. Sure to improve again. Top chance at best.

Recent form impressive for this race. Last start 3 of 13 runners at Thurles 4yo+ STPLE HCP on December 20 over 3621m, slow track; 4 len behind Jack Dillinger carrying 72kg at $17. The start before that; 3 of 11 starters at Cork 4yo+ STPLE HCP on November 22 over 3365m, in the wet; 5 len behind Chatham Street Lad with 63.5kg at $17. Has the ability to be in the finish. Top chance.

Last run 3 of 9 runners at Leopardstown 4yo+ BCHSE on December 27 over 3420m, 33 len behind January Jets carrying 76kg at $34. Before that failed to make an impression; 5 of 17 starters at Punchestown 4yo+ BCHSE on December 11 over 3219m, on a wet track; 56 len behind Captain Guinness with 74kg at $19. Doesn't pose too much of a threat today.

Useful gelding. Last run 6 of 13 runners at Thurles 4yo+ STPLE HCP on December 20 over 3621m, on slow going 20 len behind Jack Dillinger carrying 72.5kg at $13. Before that 4 of 17 starters at Navan 4yo+ STPLE HCP on December 5 over 4023m, on slow going 11 len behind Crossed My Mind carrying 60.5kg at $26. Promising galloper. Go well here.

First-up. Finished off last campaign 5 of 13 starters at Thurles 4yo+ STPLE HCP November 5 over 3621m, 33 len behind Crossed My Mind with 73kg at $12. When resuming last campaign 4 of 8 runners at Listowel 4yo+ STPLE HCP September 26 over 3420m, slow track; 16 len behind Winter Escape with 67.5kg at $7. Form last time form not good enough to be considered a winning hope.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 6 of 8 starters at Leopardstown 5yo+ NCHSE March 1 over 3420m, 20 len behind Grand Partner carrying 72kg at $2.30. First up last campaign 5 of 10 starters at Tramore 4yo+ BCHSE October 17 2019 over 4426m, 58 len behind Golazo with 75.5kg at $13. Needs more time. Prefer later on.

Freshened for 36 days. Last start 2 of 12 starters at Punchestown 4yo+ STPLE HCP on December 8 over 4115m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Hoke Colburn carrying 70.5kg at $10. The run before struggled in the run; 7 of 17 runners at Navan 4yo+ HDLE HCP on November 22 over 3219m, slow track; 15 len behind Big King carrying 68kg at $9. Promising galloper. Go well here.

Useful type. Last run won by 4 len Limerick 4yo+ STPLE HCP on December 26 over 3566m in the wet defeating Damut with 72kg at $4.30 in a steeplechase. The run before 2 of 13 starters at Clonmel 4yo+ HDLE HCP (80-102) on December 3 over 3258m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind No Grey Area's carrying 76kg at $12. Continues to make headway. Top chance.

Resumes off a 48 day letup. Last run pulled up at Thurles 4yo+ STPLE HCP on November 26 over 3621m. Start before couldn't go on with it; 9 of 13 starters at Down Royal 4yo+ STPLE HCP on October 30 over 3310m, 24 len behind Bridge Native carrying 63kg at $81. Hard to make much of a case for.