Spotlight: Best known as a smart four-time hurdles winner, fourth in the Galway Hurdle off a mark of 132; also a capable performer on the Flat; proved that he is in good shape when winning a conditions race at Killarney a fortnight ago; strong contender off this mark with 3lb claimed.

Spotlight: 2m AW winner; gained a first turf success in a desperately tight finish over 1m7f at Leopardstown last month; has retained his mark; should be competitive again.

Spotlight: Three wins on the Flat include one at this venue; fair sixth in a 19-runner contest at Galway; blinkered first time now.

Spotlight: Won twice last year, including 1m6f Curragh handicap in October; had found revised mark beyond him this year until recording a third win for this rider at Killarney two weeks ago, making all to score readily in first-time blinkers; raised 8lb and may be vulnerable as a result.

Spotlight: Sole win came in this race last year; a fine effort over a shorter trip here next time; however, has been well below her best in four runs this term.

Spotlight: Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until signs of a return to form when a staying-on third over 2m at Tramore; confidence dented by a moderate run over 1m4f on Monday.

Spotlight: A revelation at Downpatrick this summer with three handicap wins over 2m6f; won twice on the Flat for Jessica Harrington; no stamina doubt; has to taken seriously.

Spotlight: Superbly bred (half-brother to three Group 1 winners); green when beaten 11l in sixth on debut at Dundalk in May; chased home an easy winner at Killarney next time (1m4f, good); poor effort at Gowran last month; hard to be sure he will stay this far.

Spotlight: Hurdle/chase winner; not much Flat race experience; finished behind Zoffman at Tramore; needs to raise his game.

Spotlight: Best known as a winner of eight races over hurdles; getting on in years but noteworthy as the winner of this race two years ago; has had a hurdles outing since a poor run on seasonal debut.

Spotlight: In excellent form over jumps before pulled up (made mistakes) on second Galway attempt; 1-19 record on the Flat is a negative.

Spotlight: Consistent on AW at three, winning over 1m4f; had some good hurdling form, without winning, in 2024; just one run over hurdles last year; ran well in a charity race at the Curragh on Derby weekend; fair third over 1m5f at this venue seven weeks ago; could feature

Spotlight: A long time since his last Flat run; fit from hurdling; two wins at Downpatrick this year; makes a quick reappearance after a run on Monday.

Spotlight: Fair form at three; missed last year; had plenty of horses behind when seventh at Galway; blinkered for the first time; first reserve.