Early Doors has yet to prove whether or not he can stay the 3-mile trip and has had no further success since winning the Galway Plate in 2020.
He was a creditable fifth in last year's Irish Grand National but has otherwise struggled, including over hurdles at Tipperary last summer. His last two starts have come over fences where he has disappointed so he reverts back to the smaller obstacles here.
The 10-year-old is not getting any younger and looks set to find himself in much deeper waters on this occasion, especially due to the form that he has been showing recently.
One at a double-digit price that can be easily opposed.