Verdict

Russian Soldier is probably best of those with experience though was beaten a long way at Limerick so this is best left to a newcomer with MID DAY GUN fitting the bill. Willie Mullins' charge is a half-brother to a winning bumper and out of a mare who was useful in this sphere so has the credentials to make a successful debut. Kerry Dawn has a chaser's pedigree and the ground could prove a bit quick but the filly Gotthenod has some pace in her pedigree so could be the one to chase home the selection.

Formwatch

Forty One Winks (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Soon chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, no extra and eased under 2f out, 7th of 11, dist behind Blackbow (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m Yielding in Dec.

Greenandwhitearmy (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 16th of 20, dist behind Canardier (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in May.

Kerry Dawn (IRE) Stowaway gelding out of Katies Dancer.

Knock On Steel (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Led, joined after halfway and went on from the rest of the field, headed over 4f out, no extra from over 2f out, 5th of 10, 35 3/4l behind Gallowglass (11-7) at Limerick 2m Good - Yielding in May.

Mid Day Gun (IRE) Robin Des Champs gelding out of Crackin' Liss.

Russian Soldier (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Prominent, 2nd approaching halfway, soon on terms and went on from the rest of the field, led over 4f out, reduced lead before straight, headed over 2f out, soon no extra and one pace in 3rd, 3rd of 10, 14l behind Gallowglass (11-7) at Limerick 2m Good - Yielding in May.

Cinq Frank (FR) Alexandros gelding out of Phlizz.

Gotthenod (IRE) Famous Name filly out of Chase The Favorite.