It may well be that handicaps will bring out the best in COME ON THE LADS in due course but he has nevertheless shown enough in maiden hurdles at Leopardstown and this course on his last two starts to make him of strong interest in this race. Fortunate Lighting could be the main danger, provided that she is fully tuned-up following a break, while hurdles debutant Runcok and Spread Your Wings are also shortlisted.