Experienced 11-year-old who was second to Flooring Porter in this contest two years ago and won Grade One Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree at the end of last season but signs of decline have crept in this season, not finishing above fourth since Aintree success.
Fourth in the Boyne Hurdle, with favourite here Blazing Khal winning and it would be difficult to see him spring a surprise here at around 66/1.