Our first runner of the afternoon comes in the second race where we have RINGDUFFERIN. His form has been a little under par recently and he is top weight here. It’s a weaker race where he can hopefully go well and we claim with Carl Millar.

The rated chase is an important race for FIL DOR and MINELLA CROONER as they need to go well here to qualify for the national. Fil Dor has been running well but this is new territory in terms of distance so hopefully he can go well under Sam Ewing. Minella Crooner has first time blinkers here as he tries to regain some form with Jordan booked to ride.

A small field awaits GERS GIGI for the rated novice hurdle which looks a tricky race to predict. She has been going well lately and the ground won’t have suited the last day. Sam Ewing ahs been booked to ride.

For the 4yo hurdle we have GOOD TO BE ALIVE who is having his first run under rules. This son of Shirocco is from the family of Turpin Green who was a smart hurdler. This should be a good test for him and to let us know where we stand. Sam Ewing has been booked to ride.

Finally in the mares maiden hurdle we have SWING DAVIS who has already gained blacktype in bumpers. Her price tag suggests that she should be well able for this and can hopefully show a bit of class today with Sam in the saddle.