Spotlight: Solid defence of his crown when fifth here over 5f ten days ago, beaten 2l and doing best work at the finish; step up in trip holds no fears; respected off 1lb lower mark.

Spotlight: Built on promising Sligo third in August when runner-up over C&D four weeks ago in first-time tongue-tie (retained), travelling well throughout and only headed on the line; up 2lb but the one to beat dropping down in class.

Spotlight: Ran on well to score by over 2l at Sligo (6f) in August; never figured at the Curragh next time but was only one place behind Masked Angel over C&D on latest in first-time blinkers (retained); respected with Dylan Browne McMonagle booked.

Spotlight: Sole win came in C&D maiden back in September 2023; hasn't been seen since down the field in 7f course handicap in April; first run for Ado McGuinness; lurking on dangerous mark; market will reveal expectations.

Spotlight: Bolted up in 6f Laytown claimer last month; not far behind Masked Angel when fifth of 14 over C&D four weeks ago after a hike up the weights, cutting out most of the running; in the mix.

Spotlight: Bits and pieces of form for the late Edward O'Grady; opening two runs for current yard in Cork handicaps were encouraging and good fourth from tough draw here (7f) last week; should go well again.

Spotlight: First reserve; C&D winner has been knocking on the door of late, again not beaten far into fifth here (7f) last week; player.

Spotlight: Dual C&D winner is now 7lb below last winning mark and he stayed on well late on when fifth of 17 at Navan (6f, yielding) this month; top apprentice booked but very wide draw a negative.

Spotlight: Two-time claimer winner on turf (7.5f-1m2f); has run well in defeat in handicaps this year but he was outpaced here over 10.5f on latest; this trip is surely far too short.

Spotlight: One of two for the yard; both wins have been at 7f; cut out most of the running when third at Down Royal (7f) last month; doesn't look particularly well treated back on the AW, though.

Spotlight: Placed a few times, including when runner-up here over 5f off 72 last November; well treated on that piece of form but she hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in two starts for this yard.

Spotlight: Won four times in Britain for Ed Bethell; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season; failed to land a blow at Newcastle three days ago; the jury is out at present.

Spotlight: Had been running quite well prior to below-par effort here over 5f on latest; overall strike-rate of 1-36 fails to enthuse; others preferred.

Spotlight: Course winner in 2020; modest strike-rate and last win came at Newcastle in August 2023; now owner-trained and some encouragement when sixth of 21 at Cork on yard debut in July but never figured at Newcastle three days ago.

Spotlight: Second reserve; C&D winner has a poor strike-rate but could improve for his latest effort which was his first outing since June.

Spotlight: No impact in three 7f maidens and finished last of 14 here over 5f on handicap debut 10 days ago; safe to rule out until she shows more.

Spotlight: Third reserve; shown very little so far and well held in C&D maiden last week; cheekpieces tried now.