Show And Go produced a career-best to win at Punchestown last time and has been given a nice break since. He's got more on his plate, and some in-form rivals to contend with, but should get involved.
I Knew Well is likely to fare better back at this sort of trip, over which he won on his penultimate start in December. The front-running
Asitsohappens would be dangerous if taking to fences but the two to focus on might be
ALL THE CHIMNEYS and
Ontopoftheworld. They were first and second over C&D in January and, while they are closer in the ratings now, the former may uphold that form. He went close since at Clonmel in a race that has produced a subsequent winner in behind and travelled strongly enough here last time to suggest he may hold his old foe despite the pull at the weights enjoyed by the runner-up from that occasion.
James, second at Down Royal when last seen, is another for the shortlist.
- All The Chimneys
- Ontopoftheworld
- Show And Go