1.50 Durkin Bros. Electrical Maiden Hurdle 2m 1f 90yd
Runner-up on his hurdling debut at Cork in May, Killeaney Bear can go one better. A three-time winner on the flat, the Andy Slattery-trained gelding shaped with plenty of promise on his first start over jumps.
Prominent throughout, he only gave best in the closing stages. This sharper track should really suit his style of racing.
Tatateo stepped forward from a moderate effort at Killarney to finish third in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown recently. The Denis Hogan-trained gelding only needs to reproduce that latter form to be a live contender.
SELECTION: KILLEANEY BEAR
Next best: Tatateo
2.25 CT Electrical Maiden Hurdle 2m 1f 90yd
Point-to-point winner Quarry Tiepy is worth siding with on her first start over this trip.
Although somewhat disappointing on two runs under rules to date, the Willie Mullins-trained mare might be suited to making the running over a shorter distance. This looks a good opportunity for the daughter of Leading Light to open her account.
Cj’s Darling, who finished mid-division over course and distance last time, has potential to improve. A lightly-raced five-year-old, the Gavin Cromwell-trained mare has had very few chances to show what she is capable of.
SELECTION: QUARRY TIEPY
Next best: Cj’s Darling
3.00 Racing TV Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle 2m 1f 90yd
A smart handicapper on the flat, Fiver Friday can register a second win over hurdles. Successful on her jumping debut at Naas in April, the Paul Traynor-trained mare ran well when third at Kelso next time.
Despite a disappointing effort at Punchestown subsequently, the five-year-old has the class to prove a bit better than this grade.
Runner-up over course and distance on her recent stable debut, Spick And Span has to be involved. The Walk In The Park mare has taken minor honours on five occasions, but looks capable of winning races.
SELECTION: FIVER FRIDAY
Next best: Spick And Span
3.35 Foleys Bar & Off Licence Handicap Hurdle 2m 1f 90yd
Twice a winner on the flat, the Noel Meade-trained Desert Haven can get off the mark over jumps. Runner-up at Ballinrobe on his most recent outing under National Hunt rules, the five-year-old looks well handicapped relative to his mark on the level. Ideally suited to a fast run race on good ground, he appears to have plenty in his favour.
Recent course and distance maiden hurdle winner Shudawudacuddagh has to be respected on his handicap debut. Lightly raced after just the three starts, the James Fahey-trained five-year-old is open to any amount of improvement.
SELECTION: DESERT HAVEN
Next best: Shudawudacuddagh
4.10 Kilcawley Construction Handicap Hurdle 2m 3f 194yd
A dual winner over course and distance, Ladiam can register a third success. The Norman Lee-trained eight-year-old has been hit with a 5lb hike for her recent victory, but remains well handicapped on earlier form.
Rated 99 when landing her maiden hurdle at this track, the mare has been as high as 105 at one point in her career.
Having made a winning stable debut over this course and distance last time, Cornmarket is sure to be popular. Never in the first three prior to easily making the breakthrough in May, the six-year-old will need to back up that effort.
SELECTION: LADIAM
Next best: Cornmarket
4.45 Sligo Park Hotel Handicap Hurdle 3m 1f 146yd
A former winner at this track, the David Fitzgerald-trained Emily In Paris looks to hold strong claims. Staying on strongly when runner-up at Tipperary last time, the seven-year-old looks well suited to a stamina test. Faced with an additional furlong here, the daughter of Champs Elysees is sure to be involved at the finish.
The John McConnell-trained Fortune The Brave has every chance of improving on his second-placed finish at Hexham. A former bumper winner, the five-year-old has plenty scope for improvement over flights.
SELECTION: EMILY IN PARIS
Next best: Fortune The Brave
5.20 Clayton Hotel Mares Flat Race 2m 2f 59yd
Beaten the minimum distance on her racecourse debut at Tipperary in October, Shadows Of My Mind can strike on her first start for Willie Mullins. Sent off market leader for that race, the daughter of Jukebox Jury had clearly been pleasing her previous connections at home. This represents a good opportunity to record an initial success.
The vastly experienced Sing My Story looks best of the rest. Eamonn Gallagher’s six-year-old mare, who has been placed in a trio of point-to-points, has shown a fair level of ability on her latest two runs under rules.
SELECTION: SHADOWS OF MY MIND
Next best: Sing My Story