AFADIL (12) did a good job to clock-in second two back in a hurdle (3100m) at Musselburgh. Backed that up with a sound third in a hurdle (3200m) at Sandown Park 27 days ago, beaten half a length. Likely to figure prominently again. CELTIC DINO (4) last raced when third in the G2 Dovecote Novices' Hurdle (3200m) at Kempton Park on 22/02/2025, beaten 13 lengths. Dylan Johnston gets the best out of this six-year-old gelding and retains the ride. Capable of taking this out. GRIMAUD (7) comes here off a nice win 27 days back in a maiden hurdle (4000m) at Fairyhouse. That result came as no surprise after a solid second in a maiden hurdle (4000m) at Fairyhouse two starts ago. Will be a force once again. MANUELITO (10) found the frame two back in a hurdle (3300m) at Exeter then improved nicely last time to salute by 2 lengths in a hurdle (3300m) at Exeter. Hard to knock the recent efforts.