A well-run juvenile hurdle, the time the fastest of the four hurdle races over the two-mile trip on the card, and the winner put down a marker for the Triumph Hurdle for which he is a deserving favourite.
was strong in the market and stepped up markedly on his stable debut for Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse, ridden more forcefully this time, pressing a keen-going outsider in second before making his move three out. He never looked in danger after the second last and ran out comfortable winner, shaping like a strong stayer that should be suited by a New Course at Cheltenham.
raced in rear and was ridden to pick up the pieces which she did to gain valuable black type. She may not be as good as this makes her look.
had a similar profile to the winner of the race last season, a hurdling debutante for Gavin Cromwell, and shaped well having his first run since September. His jumping was novicey, but he travelled well, keeping steadily after being outpaced and jumping the second last slowly.
looked a leading player on his Navan maiden hurdle win, but his hurdling didn’t hold up here as he made minor errors, something connections were concerned about before Navan. He did travel well to turn in before failing to get home so less of a test might suit as he as an eight- and nine-furlong type on the flat.
ran to a similar level as his maiden hurdle win, tracking the pace and travelling well but not seeing his race out.
was the first winner of an academy hurdle and backed that up with a win in a maiden hurdle last time. He seemed to find this coming too early in his development, never travelling or jumping well.
has been disappointing so far over hurdles given the promise of her flat career.
was rated 105 on the flat but showed little on hurdles debut.
was never competitive.
was keen and went to lead early but was beaten leaving the back straight.
