1.35 Westin Homes Supporting Kildare LGFA Handicap 5f 205yd

Runner-up at the Curragh on her reappearance earlier this month, former course and distance winner Tai Tam Bay can go one better. Now rated 4lb below that previous winning mark, the daughter of New Bay handles an ease in the ground and tends to run her best races in the early part of the season each year.

Twice a winner at this venue in the past, the veteran Magical Vision has to be of interest despite her advancing years. Somewhat disappointing on her only start last season, it is surely significant that trainer Aidan Howard has decided to give the nine-year-old another chance.

SELECTION: TAI TAM BAY

Next best: Magical Vision

2.10 DAR Golf Handicap 5f

A nursery winner over course and distance last season, Bay Of Supremacy can go in again. The Johnny Murtagh-trained gelding made all on that occasion, beating a filly now rated 82. Despite being raised 5lb for that success, he can race off 2lb lower here once taking his very capable apprentice rider’s claim into account.

Dundalk winner Subiaco faces completely contrasting ground conditions here, but is bred to appreciate an ease. Kieran Cotter’s Inns Of Court gelding is a speedy three-year-old, who should have plenty of these off the bridle early on.

SELECTION: BAY OF SUPREMACY

Next best: Subiaco

2.40 Space Traveller At Compas Stallions (C & G) Maiden 7f

Sindagan shaped well enough in two starts last season to suggest he is smart enough to win his maiden. Third over course and distance on his debut in September, the form of that race received a timely boost when the fourth horse landed a similar contest on the opening day of the turf season.

The Aidan O’Brien-trained Accredited only managed to finish fourth at Dundalk on his sole start to date, but is almost certainly capable of better. With the benefit of that experience to call upon, it would be no surprise to see a major improvement on this second appearance.

SELECTION: SINDAGAN

Next best: Accredited

3.12 Colm White Bookmaker Handicap 7f

An impressive winner of this race 12 months ago, Hurricane Ivor can follow up. Highly tried on a number of occasions subsequently, the Jessica Harrington-trained gelding now finds himself on a 2lb lower mark. With Scott McCullagh, who was on board for that last win, retaining the ride there is much to like about his chances.

In hindsight, San Aer faced a difficult task when runner-up at Galway on his final outing last term. The winner of that aforementioned race landed the Irish Lincoln on his reapearance and is now rated 18lb higher.

SELECTION: HURRICANE IVOR

Next best: San Aer

3.47 Irish Racing Writers

Association Madrid Handicap 7f

The Aidan O’Brien-trained Causeway can give weight away to his rivals in this informative handicap off a mark of 94. A promising fourth on his racecourse debut at Gowran in September, the Wootton Bassett colt took a significant step forward when landing his maiden at the Curragh next time. A Guineas and Derby entrant, he should have a class edge here.

With fitness on his side, recent Curragh maiden winner Breaking Dawn could provide the biggest threat. Having shown promise on both appearances last term, the Michael O’Callaghan-trained colt was well supported when opening his account on his three-year-old debut.

SELECTION: CAUSEWAY

Next best: Breaking Dawn

4.22 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Devoy Stakes (Listed) 1m 2f 125yd

A steadily progressive mare towards the end of last season, Shaool can take this for Johnny Murtagh. Winner of a premier handicap on Champions Weekend, the daughter of Belardo had no difficulties stepping up to this level when following up next time. Provided that she is fit and ready, this looks a decent opportunity.

Having won this race for the past two years, the Andrew Slattery-trained Sunchart is sure to be primed for this hat-trick bid. A horse that tends to run well fresh, the nine-year-old comes into this off a similar break to last season.

SELECTION: SHAOOL

Next best: Sunchart

4.57 Aesop’s Fables At Compas Stallions Irish EBF Fillies Maiden 1m

All eyes here will be on the impeccably-bred Ballydoyle filly Drop Dead Gorgeous. A half-sister to multiple Group 1 and Classic winners, the daughter of Dubawi has a lot to live up to if she is to emulate her siblings. Connections will be hoping that she can make a winning debut before her sights are raised in the coming months.

A stablemate of the selection, White Sand Beach arguably holds the strongest form of those to have previously run. Placed on all three starts as a juvenile last season, the Guineas and Oaks entrant shouldn’t be far away.

SELECTION: DROP DEAD GORGEOUS

Next best: White Sand Beach

5.30 TRM Nutrition Best-Turned-Out Series Back For 2026 Race 1m

With upwards of 8lb in hand, Hardy Warrior can land this tricky finale. An impressive maiden winner at Leopardstown last July, the Joseph O’Brien-trained colt subsequently acquitted himself with credit when stepping up to Group company after. Although with just three runners, this could develop into a tactical race, he looks the most likely winner.

Listowel maiden winner Straight Up may have found the ground too fast when disappointing at Newmarket on his only subsequent run. While he has something to find with the selection on ratings, the Aidan O’Brien-trained colt may have more to offer this season.

SELECTION: HARDY WARRIOR

Next best: Straight Up