Bank on Graded performer to get off to a good start at Naas

Hardline proved disappointing at Thurles last time after showing definite encouragement at Punchestown and Leopardstown, but the opening WhatOddsPaddy? Chase (2.10) looks a good opportunity for him to record a first win since December 2018.

An introductory mark of 130 seems very reasonable for Ross O'Sullivan's An Fraoch Mor, and the progressive seven-year-old could take plenty of beating in the Grade B Paddy Power Road To Cheltenham Novice Handicap Chase (2.40). Recent course-and-distance winner Valdieu is also worth including.

Andy Dufresne is a worthy favourite in an open-looking Grade 2 Paddy Power Betting Shop Novice Hurdle (3.10), while Willie Mullins's talented sorts Mt Leinster and Tiger Tap Tap are also factored into the equation.