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A gelding operation would appear to have had the desired effect. While it was only a four-runner race that he won at Newcastle in December, it was a comfortable enough success and suggested there would be more to come. He is four pounds higher in the ratings today, but the astute trainer has booked a capable five-pound claimer to ride, so he is effectively running off a one-pound lower mark. Lightly raced and open to plenty of improvement, he looks more than capable of outrunning his double-figure odds.

A bit of a drifter in the betting this morning, but odds are now shortening, which suggests that he'll be fitter enough to do himself justice in this first outing since Boxing Day. That was his best effort since joining his current stable from Ireland, and he'd be a danger to all if building on that.

He has finished strongly in each of his two runs in handicap company, giving the impression that he might benefit from today's step up in trip. He has shown more than enough ability in bumpers and maiden hurdle races to suggest that winning is within his capability.

Has shown enough promise in three runs to merit support on handicap debut. His opening mark looks fair, and he proved his stamina for today's trip at Thurles last time out.

Forfeited a lot of ground, coming wide around the bend over six furlongs here last time, but ran on well in the closing stages. Pedigree strongly suggests she could improve for the step up to today's trip. Can provide a rookie trainer with a second career success.