WE have firmly entered the time of year that National Hunt fans rejoice and flat racing fans despair, with the National Hunt season really beginning to roll into action as the flat campaign winds down.

However, there are a few remaining hurrahs for flat fans and the attentions of Tote customers will be firmly focused on the Curragh tomorrow for a quality card of flat action.

With the Pick 6, Placepot and Jackpot being guaranteed for €25,000, €15,000 and €5,000, there is plenty of incentive to have a go at scooping a big pot for a small stake.

The Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden (1:35) is a typically-tricky starting point at this track and a mix of proven form and well-bred newcomers is probably the best tactic. Of those that have run, the Jim Bolger-trained New Alliance is the pick. Of the newcomers, the Dermot Weld-trained Kitten’s Angel and the David Wachman-trained Off Limits make the most appeal.

The Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden (2:10) is even more difficult than the first race with absolutely no form to guide us at all!

Based on pedigree and jockey bookings, the two that are selected are the Aidan O’Brien-trained Jacobean and the Dermot Weld-trained Kalabar.

The Irish Field European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden (2:40) is a good opportunity for the David Wachman-trained Fastnet Mist to get off the mark, as her official rating of 95 sets a very high standard and she was unlucky to bump into a smart newcomer at Killarney last time.

The Listed Go Racing In Kildare Waterford Testimonial Stakes (3:10) is a very competitive sprint and with the ability to handle an ease in the ground likely to be important, preference is given to the Tommy Stack-trained Great Minds and the Eddie Lynam-trained Viztoria.

The Listed Staffordstown Stud Stakes (3:45) brings together a useful field of fillies and two stand out from the rest.

The Aidan O’Brien-trained Together Forever impressed when bolting up at Gowran Park last time, while the Eddie Lynam-trained Quinta Verde was arguably unlucky not to win a Group 3 contest at this track when last seen in June and should appreciate this longer trip.

The Irish Cesarewitch (4:20) is the toughest race of all and being well covered is a must. British raiders have arrived in numbers and the pick of them looks to be the Clive Cox-trained Hassle and the Brian Ellison-trained Zeus Magic.

Of the home defence, the Mick Halford-trained Asbury Boss could make an impact now that he steps into handicap company and up in trip.