4:55 Leopardstown Tips

Has quickly shown himself to be a better chaser than hurdler by winning two of his four races over the larger obstacles. The handicapper hasn't missed him, however, and his chasing mark is eighteen pounds higher than his hurdling mark. Returned to action following nine months off the course, he demonstrated his wellbeing by finishing third over hurdles at Thurles last month. Chances are he'll be better for that race, and back over fences today he looks the one they have to beat.

Won this last year by 8 lengths, and although up 7 lb on that effort, it's highly likely he's been prepped with this race as a target. It looked like something was amiss LTO in November when stopping quickly, and he was unlucky in two runs before that??'stumbling when leading and then falling at the last. The same jockey as last year takes over.

Bounced back to form last time at Thurles when 4th of 13 over 18f from a mark of 109. Made up a lot of late ground, so will certainly appreciate going back up in trip here, and having dropped another couple of lbs won’t be far away.

Hardwired won this race in 2024 and is in better current form than last year's winner, Secrecies Of Stone. After a fourth place at Punchestown in January, he should be fit and ready to go close.

Hit and miss, but is a previous winner. If she can produce something close to her best, then worth an each-way punt at this kind of price.