1.25 Goresbridge Maiden Hurdle (Div l) 2m

Raglan Road should be good enough to win this ordinary affair, having looked to hold every chance when falling on his debut at Limerick. The five-year-old was staying on strongly when coming to grief two out and would almost certainly have been involved had he remained on his feet. With the form of that particular contest working out well, Henry de Bromhead’s gelding looks the one to be on.

Chilled Out, who also races in the J.P. McManus colours, was a smart handicapper on the flat for Joseph O’Brien. He lacks experience but has shown a good level of ability nonetheless.

SELECTION: RAGLAN ROAD

Next best: Chilled Out

2.00 Goresbridge Maiden Hurdle (Div ll) 2m

Libby can make the most of the weight she receives from her elders, a burden which is further eased by Michael O’Sullivan’s claim. The Joseph O’Brien-trained filly made a promising debut over flights at Cork in December and has run with credit in some fair contests since then. She has the scope to step forward again.

Jeepydoff Meel has run to a similar level of form on all four starts to date but may just prefer a stronger test of stamina. With that in mind, it would be no surprise to see the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding make the running or at least race prominently.

SELECTION: LIBBY

Next best: Jeepydoff Meel

2.35 Best Of Luck To The Irish At Cheltenham Mares Maiden Hurdle 2m

Mollys Glory will surely get few better opportunities to shed her maiden tag over flights. A smart bumper mare last season, the eight-year-old has yet to strike since going jumping but has managed to finish in the frame on six occasions. The experience she picked up in those races will not be lost on her here.

Mitiva won her bumper at the first attempt but didn’t jump well on her hurdling debut at Cork. The Liz Doyle-trained mare was better at Punchestown recently but will need to be sharper again if she is to take the main prize.

SELECTION: MOLLYS GLORY

Next best: Mitiva

3.10 BoylesSports Handicap Hurdle 2m 4f

Harvard Guy, who appreciated the step up to this trip when a staying-on second at Fairyhouse last time, can make a winning start in handicap company. The J.P. McManus-owned gelding had previously caught the eye when fifth over an inadequate two miles at Naas. With the benefit of a further run under his belt since then, the five-year-old can concede weight.

Quite Incredible finished second on his recent handicap debut but may well have been closer but for a mistake when leading at the last. He should benefit from that experience and can run well.

SELECTION: HARVARD GUY

Next best: Quite Incredible

3.45 Holden Plant Rentals Shamrock H’cap Chase (Grade B) 2m

Shakeytry looks a progressive handicapper who should be followed despite having received a hike for his latest win. The Edward O’Grady-trained 11-year-old couldn’t have been more impressive on his last two starts. Despite his advancing years, he looks to be in the form of his life and can go in again.

Union Park was runner-up to Shakeytry on his penultimate start but franked that form in no uncertain terms when winning at Thurles. However, he received a weight rise as a result of that victory, so he could struggle to overturn form with the O’Grady horse now.

SELECTION: SHAKEYTRY

Next best: Union Park

4.20 Hotel Fleet Management Beginners Chase 2m 4f

Ain’t That A Shame was rated lower than his rivals here over flights but has improved rapidly since switching his attention to chasing. The Henry de Bromhead-trained nine-year-old sets a fair standard off a mark of 146 here and has crucial experience in handicap company that should count for plenty in the latter stages.

Macs Charm finished second over course and distance in a beginners’ chase recently. The Colm Murphy-trained gelding has the ability to go close.

SELECTION: AIN’T THAT A SHAME

Next best: Macs Charm

4.55 INHSC Supporting Point-To-Points Tetratema Cup Hunters Chase 3m 1f

Ferns Lock, who is potentially the leading hunter chaser in the country, should make it five from five. The unbeaten gelding could easily have been a strong contender for the Festival Hunter Chase at Cheltenham next week but his trainer David Christie has wisely decided to give him more time to mature. The six-year-old son of Telescope can reward that decision with another success here.

Grange Island is more exposed than the Christie runner but remains a lightly-raced young gelding with further scope for improvement.

SELECTION: FERNS LOCK

Next best: Grange Island

5.30 ‘Doc’s Bumper ‘ INH Flat Race 2m 2f

Tullyhill is likely to be a warm order representing leading connections in this finale. The five-year-old son of Martaline won his sole point-to-point start for Colin McKeever last October and was subsequently purchased by Cheveley Park Stud. It’s highly likely Willie Mullins will have kept a smart one for this contest.

Will Do sets a decent standard on the best of his form and won’t be easily beat.

SELECTION: TULLYHILL

Next best: Will Do