COLUMN OF FIRE (IRE)

Entered at Fairyhouse on Saturday and entered at Naas on Tuesday

Noted at Fairyhouse December 1st: Useful sort in bumpers and heavily backed here on his hurdling debut. Should benefit from this experience and might be suited by a step-up in trip.

BABY TWIG (FR)

Entered at Naas on Tuesday

Noted at Punchestown October 12th 2016: She justified strong support when an impressive winner on her debut in the mares’ bumper with the prospect of plenty more to come.

PRINCELY CONN (IRE)

Entered at Naas on Tuesday

Noted at Ballinrobe July 24th 2017: 2016 Galway Hurdle third warmed for a return to Ballybrit with an encouraging third in the maiden won by All’s Quiet.

GRANDMASTER FLASH (IRE)

Entered at Dundalk on Wednesday

Noted at Dundalk November 30th: Made a very encouraging debut when second to Thebeastfortheeast and an opportunity shouldn’t be long in presenting itself.