Spotlight: French Flat winner (1m4f, very soft); in the lead when faller at the last on Cork stable debut in December; weakened quickly at Leopardstown over Christmas; runner-up to Willie Mullins hotpot at Gowran three weeks ago; sets a good standard.

Spotlight: Some promise in points for Derek O'Connor; third to two decent types on second start at Naas in November; second at Thurles in December and filled the same spot behind Straight John at Punchestown on latest, although the winner disappointed at Naas on Wednesday; good claims.

Spotlight: Rated 65 after four Flat runs for John Nallen; took a nice step forward on latest of three attempts hurdling, keen enough and forcing pace until outstayed late in Punchestown maiden on New Year's Eve; leading Fred Winter contender Saratoga was in third; tongue-tied; yard's overall form a concern.

Spotlight: Well beaten in the Tattersalls Sales bumper on debut at Fairyhouse last April; novicey in his jumping in Leopardstown maiden hurdle when down the field behind Ballyfad on return; beaten 12l in third at Fairyhouse (2m4f, heavy) last month; contender.

Spotlight: Fair fourth in 2m Clonmel maiden hurdle on debut last March; out of his depth in Punchestown festival bumper following month; capable of holding his own if reproducing the form of a third placing behind the 130-rated I'm Slippy in Cork maiden in October.

Spotlight: Sixth foal; 60,000euros 3yo; brother to high-class 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase Handstands, half-brother to useful winners; dam out of Thyestes Chase winner; pulled up in 3-4 point-to-points; market will guide.

Spotlight: Second runner for yard; 16,000euros 3yo; half-brother to winners Addragoole (useful 2m-2m1f hurdle/chase) and Papal Lodge (bumper/2m-3m hurdle); market will reveal expectations on debut.

Spotlight: Sixth foal; 4,500euros 3yo; half-brother to winners Celestial Park (2m4f hurdle) and Global Fortune (point); dam unraced sister to useful 2m5f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Warden Hill; best watched.

Spotlight: Fifth foal cost 28,000euros in December; half-brother to winners Fest Deiz (bumper and useful 2m3f/2m4f hurdle/chase) and Gerard Mentor (2m hurdle/chase); mild promise in two point-to-point starts; new yard.

Spotlight: Won at the eighth and final attempt on the Flat in 2024 for David Simcock in lowly 1m6f Southwell AW handicap in October; bought for 22,000gns at Newmarket nine days later; tailed off after lengthy absence on first start for Paul Nolan last month.

Spotlight: In good hands with a top producer and point-to-point handler but showed little on bumper debut at Tipperary in October.

Spotlight: Posted a couple of okay efforts in bumpers but no sign of ability in two hurdle outings to date; Danny Mullins, who was aboard last time, is now on Lanzhou.

Spotlight: Well held in two Flat outings last season; can only be watched on his hurdle/stable debut.

Spotlight: Price increased to 42,000euros at three; half-brother to winners Hollygrove Cha Cha and Sheila Nash; unraced dam closely related to smart bumper/2m2f-2m5f hurdle winner Captain Cutter; stable 0-18 in maidens.

Spotlight: Gordon Elliott's second string; jumped very slowly when always behind at Punchestown last month.

Spotlight: Fifth foal; 28,000euros 2yo; half-brother to winners Authentic Eye (German 1m2f/10.5f) and Olkar (French 2m2f-2m3f hurdle/chase); dam German 7f winner, out of German 1m Listed winner; watch.

Spotlight: Third runner for yard; 0-6 on the Flat and rated 60; sent off 300-1 when never a factor on hurdle debut at Navan.

Spotlight: Won twice on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien (rated 79); no show in two starts hurdling.