We head north to Downpatrick today with 6 runners.

In the opener, the Randox maiden hurdle, we send out two runners. HOLY JOE is having his second career start over flights. 6th on his debut in Perth back in April, he looks to have taken a step forward from that run in his home work and should show a good account of himself as he drops back in trip to 2m2f. Sam Ewing rides. LE QUESTIONNAIRE is having his third start for the yard. Second on his most recent outing in Tramore, he looks set to try and break his duck here under Danny Gilligan.

We run two in the Frank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle. Fresh from a break, BOSTON QUEEN returns to action here on her second handicap start. Well held when last seen in a 2m1f contest in Killarney back in October, we’re hoping she will appreciate the step up in trip here today. Alan O’Sullivan is booked to ride, claiming a useful 7lb. MILESFROMTHEHONK is another who is fresh from a little break. Last seen in Fairyhouse on soft to heavy ground back in December, she should show a better account of herself on this sounder surface today. John Shinnick rides.

KING GRIS makes his debut over fences in the beginners chase. A winner over 2m3f & 2m4f over hurdles back in December, the trip will be to his liking and we’re hoping he will take well to his fences. Sam EWing rides.

Our final runner of the day is DINNER DANCE in the P2P bumper. This will be her first start for the yard since moving to us off the back off a point to point win on her sole start back in January. She’s been doing everything right at home and this looks a good opportunity for her today. Tommy Halford takes the ride.