Having been well backed for his chase debut last time out, METAMORPHEUS could be the way to go. He was in the process of running a big race before coming down and he ought to go well again with conditions in his favour. Veteran Itsalonglongroad has to be on the shortlist despite a 3lb rise after his gutsy all-the-way win at Tramore last month and another last time out winner, Finnians Row, is considered after his career best at Wexford recently. [Phill Anderson]