Odds: 3-1.
Positives: He made a winning start to his career in Ireland at Punchestown last time, ultimately jumping well and landing the odds in cosy fashion under a confident ride from Paul Townend. They went a good pace in that race and he’s by Blue Bresil, so going up three furlongs in trip is likely to bring further improvement.
Negatives: The step-up straight to Grade One company looks telling, but the bare form of the Punchestown race is nothing to get excited about and others here boast better form. He doesn’t hold a typical profile for a Willie Mullins runner in this race; since 2000, you’d expect a Closutton contender with more hurdles runs and/or top-class bumper form.