Verdict

Moderate hurdler Some Drama made a bright start over fences at Thurles but has struggled against slightly better opposition subsequently. DEFINITE SOLDIER might have made a winning debut between the flags but for falling and won a maiden hurdle at Hexham. He'll need to get his act together on his debut over fences but looks to have more potential than most and gets the nod. Knockraha Pylon landed a maiden over hurdles at Thurles and was always more likely to do better over the bigger obstacles while Baroque Style broke a blood vessel at Leopardstown after an easy victory at Navan and if over those problems looks the one to chase home the selection.

Formwatch

All The Sevens (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 15th halfway, no extra from 3 out, 15th of 18, dist behind Long House Island (11-13) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Nov.

Baroque Style (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Prominent, weakened towards rear before 6th and reminders, soon no danger, pulled up before 2 out, at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hvy in Dec.

Definite Soldier (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, mistake and unseated rider 4th, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.

Loughmore Lord (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Held up early, soon mid-division, slight mistake 4th, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 10th of 11, dist behind Blazing West (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Dec.

Sarwistan (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, dropped to 9th halfway, no extra after 4 out, 10th of 16, dist behind Shaneshill (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f sft in Nov.

Some Drama (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th and no impression before straight, stayed on into moderate 4th before 2 out, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 18l behind Noble Endeavor (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f hvy in Dec.

Sparkalark (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Prominent, pushed along from 4 out, no impression from next, weakened, 8th of 11, dist behind Vicangelome (11-12) at Wexford 2m Yielding in Oct.

Knockraha Pylon (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Soon disputed lead, headed 4th, led approaching straight, headed 3 out, no extra in 6th 2 out and slight mistake,, 11th of 15, dist behind Westerners Son (11-8) at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.

Phone Booth (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 7th of 10, dist behind All You Need (11-7) at Naas 2m hvy in Jan.

Special Princess (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 10th, pushed along and no impression in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 12l behind Cyprian Prince (11-12) at Tramore 2m 5f hvy in Dec.