Ryan McElligott

2.05 LEOPARDSTOWN SUMMER PASS MAIDEN 1M

Tremendous Leap gets the vote to step forward from his encouraging debut at Dundalk last week where he was beaten ¾l into second by Georgie Hyphen. That run came over 7f and the longer trip of this race looks sure to suit while the Shamardal colt did also look quite green on that occasion and he will sharpen up as a result of that debut outing. He can deal with Razoul who looked a colt of some promise when finishing a 1¾l second to Saracen Knight in a Gowran maiden last October. Conclusion should be able to improve on his reappearance fourth to Future Proof at Leopardstown.

Selection: TREMENDOUS LEAP

Next Best: Razoul

2.35 AMETHYST STAKES (GROUP 3) 1M

On a couple of his efforts last season True Valour looks to be lining up with every chance. He won a 1m listed race at the Curragh last summer but his best display was his fine second to Suedois in a 1m Group 2 at this track on Irish Champions Weekend. If he can run to that level he could take all the beating. The Irish 2000 Guineas entry Zihba is taking a major step up in class having won twice at Dundalk. He does look a smart colt though and could well hold his own at this level. Tribal Beat is a former course and distance Group 3 winner while Gordon Lord Byron comes here off quite a respectable showing in a 6f Group 3 at Newmarket.

Selection: TRUE VALOUR

Next Best: Zihba

3.10 DERRINSTOWN STUD 1000 GUINEAS TRIAL (GROUP 3) 1M

Magical does have to contend with a Group 2 penalty for her victory in last season’s Debutante Stakes but she should be all the better for her recent comeback in a French Group 3 in which she finished fourth. Furthermore, form such as her second in last season’s Moyglare Stakes makes her the clear choice. Mary Tudor won over 1m 2f last time when taking the Salsabil Stakes but she shouldn’t have any trouble coming back to a mile. She too is a quality sort with her performances last season headed by a good third to Magical in the Debutante Stakes. Who’s Steph looks another leading contender after winning a 7f Group 3 at this track last month in good style. Chiara Luna and Harvestfortheworld are two promising maiden winners to consider.

Selection: MAGICAL

Next Best: Mary Tudor

3.40 DERRINSTOWN STUD DERBY TRIAL STAKES (GROUP 3) 1M 2F

This should see Nelson follow up his victory in last month’s Ballysax Stakes. The Frankel colt, who has now won twice at this level and is also a Group 2 runner-up, produced a nice effort that day to defeat Delano Roosevelt by ½l. He is now 3lbs better off with Delano Roosevelt and that should enable him to confirm form with that rival. Delano Roosevelt, a runner-up to Saxon Warrior in last year’s Beresford Stakes, would appeal as the biggest danger. The Group 1-placed juvenile The Pentagon was a well beaten third in the Ballysax but the very testing ground that day would have been against him and he could now do much better. The King is an interesting runner having defeated the high class Imaging in a Gowran maiden last September.

Selection: NELSON

Next Best: Delano Roosevelt

4.15 JOHN R FITZPATRICK AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTOR HANDICAP 7F

Have A Nice Day can follow up last month’s success at Dundalk which was achieved over this trip. The admirable eight-year-old is generally a very reliable sort and he should be able to deal with a 5lbs rise for that Dundalk victory which was achieved against quite a useful field. Jon Ess wouldn’t want the ground to ease too much for the weekend but if the going stays at least good he must have a decent chance. He is a very capable and reliable handicapper as evidenced by his efforts at Dundalk which have yielded two victories as a second from three starts. His is only 4lbs higher than defeating Reckless Lad and Beach Bar at Dundalk in March. Master Speaker has been in fine form this year and shouldn’t be far away while the relentless improver Settle For Bay warrants maximum respect despite having to carry top weight.

Selection: HAVE A NICE DAY

Next Best: Jon Ess

4.45 FITZPATRICK GALLAGHER MCEVOY SOLICITORS HANDICAP 1M 4F

This could provide Mawaany with a deserved change in fortune. The Ger Lyons inmate progressed very well throughout last season when he endured a series of near misses in premier handicaps. On one of those occasions he was beaten just a neck by Panstarr in a 1m 2f handicap at the Curragh on Irish Champions Weekend and he is now a pound lower which underlines his appeal. Curley Bill was beaten 1l by Bianca Minola at Roscommon on Monday but lost nothing in defeat against an in-form and capable rival. He can be relied on to mount a strong challenge for victory. The reliable Breathe Easy is another to keep in mind.

Selection: MAWAANY

Next Best: Curley Bill

5.15 CAPTAIN DARA FITZPATRICK MEMORIAL MAIDEN 1M 4F

Southern France really caught the eye on his debut at Navan last month where he was beaten just a head by Coeur Sublime. The Galileo colt looked very green that day and dropped back to the rear of the field at one point in the straight before finishing off with a tremendous flourish. The benefit of that run coupled with a step up in trip will make him hard to beat. He is preferred to stablemate Cypress Creek who should come into his own this year as a brother to Capri. This colt did show some ability in two runs last season, the second of which saw him finish fifth to James Cook in a maiden at this track in the autumn. He can be relied upon to step forward on that form.

Selection: SOUTHERN FRANCE

Next Best: Cypress Creek