12.25 Irish EBF Maiden (Smullen Series) 1m

Well backed when runner-up on his debut at Navan last month, James J Braddock can go one better. A son of Zarak, the colt should be all the better for that initial experience and can give Wayne Hassett a crucial winner in his quest to land the apprentice jockeys’ championship.

Fourth when sent off a big price at the Curragh recently, the Thomas Gibney-trained Ryefield Dasher has every chance. Nicola Burns, who was also in the saddle last time, retains the ride and claims a valuable 5lb.

SELECTION: JAMES J BRADDOCK

Next best: Ryefield Dasher

12.55 1xBet Supports Irish Racing Sprint Handicap 5f

Real Force can make a winning reappearance on his first start since March. Successful off this mark on his seasonal debut last year, the Gerard O’Leary-trained gelding was subsequently raised 10lb. However, following two disappointing runs in the interim, the grey now looks well handicapped. Recent Navan second Mickey The Steel shouldn’t be far away. A consistent sprinter, the Michael Mulvany-trained gelding ran well on two starts at this track prior to that effort.

SELECTION: REAL FORCE

Next best: Mickey The Steel

1.25 WTW Willis Race 7f

Having returned to form when third at Naas last time, Tina’s Indian can gain a second course victory. Off the mark on his debut here last August, the Mark Fahey-trained gelding has acquitted himself well in stronger company of late. Nicely treated by the conditions of this race, the four-year-old should take advantage.

Navan maiden winner Shamalza has to be respected on what is only her second start. The Dermot Weld-trained filly is entitled to improve from that run and could be open to any amount of progression.

SELECTION: TINA’S INDIAN

Next best: Shamalza

1.55 Final Furlong Podcast With 1xBet.ie Handicap 7f

Narrowly beaten over course and distance last time, Miss Nifty can gain compensation. Having been short of room from over a furlong out, the Sheila Lavery-trained filly flashed home late to get within a nose of the winner. Although subsequently raised 5lb, the daughter of Far Above should have every chance of going one better.

Third in that aforementioned race, Tofino also met her fair share of trouble in running. A winner here over a mile earlier in the season, the Gavin Cromwell-trained three-year-old has proven stamina should the testing ground make this a slog.

SELECTION: MISS NIFTY

Next best: Tofino

2.30 Comer Group International Loughbrown Stakes (Group 3) 2m 71yd

A shock 125/1 winner of a listed race earlier in the season, Chally Chute has more obvious claims here. The Ross O’Sullivan-trained gelding, who is best in here on official ratings, proved he had the stamina for this trip when runner-up in the Irish Cesarewitch last time. A son of Fast Company, he relishes testing ground so has no issues on that score.

Royal Ascot winner Uxmal struggled in Group 2 company here last time but should find this easier. A strong stayer, the Joseph O’Brien-trained six-year-old is better equipped than most should this turn into a proper test of stamina.

SELECTION: CHALLY CHUTE

Next best: Uxmal

3.05 Finlay Volvo Premier Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap) 1m

A former Irish Lincoln winner over course and distance, the Fozzy Stack-trained Chazzesmee can score for the first time since then. Lightly raced over the last 18 months, the seven-year-old shaped with definite promise when runner-up at Listowel on the back of a summer break. He should be all the sharper for that outing.

Perry Mason will need to step up again but the hat-tricking seeking four-year-old may be capable of doing so. Having only had the four starts for trainer Maurice Ahern, the gelding could still have some leeway off a mark of 78.

SELECTION: CHAZZESMEE

Next best: Perry Mason

3.40 Guinness 0.0 Finale Stakes (Listed) 1m 4f

Listowel winner Starford can take the step up in class in his stride. A lightly raced son of Beckford, the Joseph O’Brien-trained gelding has shown vast improvement since moving up in trip in recent times.

Having proven his ability to handle a testing surface last time, there are few negatives surrounding the three-year-old.

Ballet Slippers will appreciate the drop in class, having competed at the highest level this season. Although well beaten over this distance at Ascot last month, the Aidan O’Brien-trained daughter of Dubawi is bred to stay.

SELECTION: STARFORD

Next best: Ballet Slippers

4.15 1xBet Safer Gambling Maiden 1m 4f

High-class National Hunt mare Switch From Diesel would be a leading contender if fit after a break. Runner-up in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at the Punchestown Festival in April, the Ross O’Sullivan-trained six-year-old is a strong traveller who handles really testing conditions.

Runner-up at Killarney last month, the Paddy Twomey-trained Forthill has to be respected. A promising fifth at Galway on her introduction, the three-year-old proved slightly disappointing when unable to justify favouritism recently. However, she is almost certainly better than that bare form and, has to be given every chance.

SELECTION: SWITCH FROM DIESEL

Next best: Forthill