Won on his debut @Fairyhouse (2M )by an easy 6L and since then has been rnr/up in 3 Gd 1s.The last twice btn both times by Sir Gerhard,arguably Mullins' best nov' hurdler.Btn 6L @Leop'tn (2M) & @ Chelt'm in the Ballymore (2M 5F). Got closer to him that time btn 3 1/2L. The rest at least 9L further back.Got the trip well in that and this slight drop in trip should suit him. Also came 4th in last years Cheltenham bumper,again finishing behind Sir Gerhard. Stable's had a bit of a up and down week with their runners here so far but this is the best hore in the race to me aswell as having the best form. 7/2 on here, or there abouts. GL ALL