2.02 Irish EBF Median Sires

Series Maiden 6f 60yd

Curragh runner-up Gavoo sets a fair standard. The form of that race was well franked last weekend, with the winner finishing third in a Group 3 and the fourth-placed filly winning her maiden. The David Marnane-trained colt should have improved from that initial outing and has to be of interest at a track where his stable does well.

Fresh Fade, who was pitched in at the deep end in a winners’ race on debut, shaped with plenty of promise. Trainer Michael O’Callaghan likes to target one of his nicer juveniles at this meeting.

SELECTION: GAVOO

Next best: Fresh Fade

2.37 Irish Stallion Farms EBF

Fillies Maiden 6f 60yd

Award Ceremony has shaped well enough on both runs to date to suggest she is capable of winning her maiden. Donnacha O’Brien has some smart juveniles this season, particularly fillies. Previous racing experience counts for a lot around a tight turning track such as this. Despite not been blessed with a kind draw, she should get away smartly.

Dreamy Skies has to be respected on her racecourse debut. Paddy Twomey has often run some of his better juveniles at this track and the daughter of No Nay Never must be showing plenty at home, given that she holds a Group 2 entry.

SELECTION: AWARD CEREMONY

Next best: Dreamy Skies

3.07 Croom House Stud

Handicap 6f 60yd

Tawaazon, who raced prominently throughout when resuming winning ways at Naas last time, can follow up. Rated much higher in the past, the John Kinsella-trained seven-year-old had dropped a long way in the weights in recent times. Having looked to be on the way back last time, the gelding can continue on an upward curve.

Never Shout Never, who finished fourth in that aforementioned race should again be involved.

Trainer Stephen Thorne, who has made a fantastic start to his career, has done wonders revitalising older sprinters. This son of No Nay Never is more than capable of making his presence felt.

SELECTION: TAWAAZON

Next best: Never Shout Never

3.40 Coco At The Arcade Race 1m

Well-beaten in a listed race at the Curragh last time, the Joseph O’Brien-trained Wannabe Royal should find this easier. A consistent filly prior to disappointing recently, the three-year-old had made all when winning her maiden at Limerick on her previous start. A reproduction of those tactics should make her hard to catch around here.

Admiral Churchill, who was always prominent when shedding his maiden status at Limerick last time, should go close. The Paddy Twomey-trained three-year old remains open to further improvement, while his shrewd trainer does well with horses stepping out of maiden company for the first time.

SELECTION: WANNABE ROYAL

Next best: Admiral Churchill

4.10 James Collins Memorial Handicap 7f

The Austin Leahy-trained Han Solo is an infrequent winner, but tends to reserve some of his better runs for this track. Back down to his most recent winning mark, the Havana Gold nine-year-old has every chance in an open handicap.

Still She Blooms has to be of interest, with Colin Keane taking the ride. Having just her fourth start for trainer Chris Timmons, the filly has looked a gradual improver since switching stables.

Making much of the running before weakening late on over a mile at Killarney last time, the Twilight Son filly should be suited to dropping back a furlong.

SELECTION: HAN SOLO

Next best: Still She Blooms

4.40 Lane Family Memorial Handicap 2m 40yd

A three-time winner towards the end of last year, the Eric McNamara-trained Say It So is sure to have been laid out for this meeting. A son of Ravens Pass, the six-year-old is a strong stayer, who almost certainly has more to offer under both codes. Off a rating of 70 on the flat, there is room for further progression this term.

Recent Navan winner Elle Dorado Rock is quite possibly still ahead of the handicapper. Although raised 8lb for that success, the Tony Martin-trained gelding was arguably unlucky not to have won on his previous start at Gowran Park.

SELECTION: SAY IT SO

Next best: Elle Dorado Rock

5.10 Acro Fire & Safety (Q.R.) Race 1m 5f 80yd

Gentleman Joe arguably sets the standard on his Ascot fifth last summer. A reproduction of that effort would make the Henry de Bromhead-trained gelding hard to beat in this company. With an official rating of 94, the seven-year-old has every chance of opening his account on the flat.

Former Cheltenham winner Lark In The Mornin has live claims back at the track where he made a winning racecourse debut at the 2022 festival. Having had only one subsequent start on the flat, the Joseph O’Brien-trained gelding subsequently went on to show significant improvement over hurdles.

SELECTION: GENTLEMAN JOE

Next best: Lark In The Mornin