Spotlight: Took a step forward when fifth, beaten just over 3l, over C&D in September; remains a maiden and recent form has been inconsistent but that effort suggests he can be competitive at this level off a mark of 40; not without each-way claims.

Spotlight: Two turf wins during the summer and has been placed on several occasions over C&D, most recently going down by just l in September; only 2lb higher; looks one of the more solid contenders.

Spotlight: Won over an extended 1m2f here in October and ran another solid race when third, beaten 2l, over C&D last week; consistent on this surface and well suited by the trip; leading contender.

Spotlight: Won over hurdles at Sligo in August and was second at Ballinrobe next time; below form at Cheltenham since and hasn't shown comparable Flat form lately, but stamina shouldn't be an issue and returns off a modest mark.

Spotlight: C&D winner who returned to form when fourth behind Justenzia over this trip last week, finishing just 1l behind Storm Eric; now 1lb lower and has plenty of course experience; should be competitive if backing that up.

Spotlight: Narrowly landed a 1m4f handicap at Limerick in July and races off the same mark; well held on the Flat next time and over hurdles since, but has previously shown ability at Dundalk and is worth considering back in this grade.

Spotlight: Went close when third behind Magna Gee Gee over this trip at Limerick in July but hasn't built on that in three Flat starts since; down to 57 and has a chance on that effort, though his previous Dundalk run was disappointing.

Spotlight: Fourth over C&D in April but has been below that level lately, including a heavy defeat over an extended 1m2f here before finishing seventh over 7f; return to this trip could help, though recent form makes him hard to trust.

Spotlight: Went close over an extended 1m2f here in September before finishing tenth over the same trip next time; has course form to his name but hasn't convinced over 1m4f.

Spotlight: Well beaten in three maidens and on her handicap debut over 1m3f at Killarney last month; lightly raced Teofilo filly who could improve for this longer trip and cheekpieces, but neither previous Dundalk run offered much encouragement.

Spotlight: Runner-up over C&D last September and third here in May, so conditions suit; below that form in recent outings, including when eighth behind Deluca Chop over C&D last time; slipping mark offers some hope but needs a revival.

Spotlight: Only win came over hurdles at Cartmel in 2023 and recent Flat efforts offer little encouragement, including a distant twelfth at Roscommon; did finish second over C&D several years ago, but needs a revival to take advantage of a low mark.

Spotlight: Five-time turf winner who was second at Gowran and fourth at Leopardstown in June, but hasn't reproduced that form since; drops to 43 and has gone well here in the past, although this longer trip raises concerns.

Spotlight: Well beaten in all five Flat starts, including when last over C&D here last November; recent efforts at Tramore and Gowran offer little encouragement and, although now rated just 45, needs a major step forward to feature.