Hard to split the top two selections in this maiden hurdle. The favorite has placed form and should go well over this distance. Soft ground will test jumping ability.

🥇 Top Contender: 3 Facile Ocean
In the money last start running second at Kilbeggan. Should run fitter for past attempts. In with a chance on soft ground. The horse looks ready.

🥈 Main Challenger: 2 Captain Hanley
Has two placings from seven runs this preparation. Placed last start at long odds at Clonmel on a soft track. Among the chances today.

🥉 Value Contender: 4 Gunnery Sergeant
Has two placings from four runs this preparation. Ran 27 lengths behind the winner last start at Kilbeggan. Should go well at value odds.

The favorite ran fourth last start and has a win at this track. A long distance novice hurdle that will test stamina. Soft ground suits stayers.

🥇 Top Contender: 3 Local News
Surprised punters to win at long odds last start to break maiden at Cork when resuming. Has won or placed in both races so far. Capable of getting into the money.

🥈 Main Challenger: 2 Master Haku
Ran fourth last start at Killarney. Won once this preparation at Kilbeggan two runs back. Should go well on this track.

🥉 Value Contender: 1 Lemmy Caution
On a three day back up. Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Wexford on a soft track. For wider exotics at value.

The favorite has two placings from four runs and was in the money last start. Handicap hurdle with competitive field. Soft ground will test all runners.

🥇 Top Contender: 3 Sheer Raz
Has two placings from four runs this preparation. In the money last start running third at Punchestown. Big chance and the horse to beat.

🥈 Main Challenger: 2 Justicialism
Has two placings from three runs this preparation. Keep an eye on the N C Kelly trained horse. Looks threatening on recent form.

🥉 Value Contender: 9 Finnicky Filly
Finished midfield last start at Limerick. From a strong camp. In with a chance at bigger odds.

Looks a toss up between the top two selections. The favorite has three placings and returns to non-metro class. Shorter hurdle distance will favor speed.

🥇 Top Contender: 1 High Notions
Comes back to race in non-metro grade. A S G Carey trained horse. If in the finish no surprise. The horse looks fit.

🥈 Main Challenger: 2 Premier Rogue
Has three placings from 10 runs this preparation. Finished in the middle of the pack last start at Kilbeggan. Among the main chances.

🥉 Value Contender: 3 Le Diablo
A winner at first outing this preparation. Ran seventh last start at Clonmel on a soft track. The real danger in the race.

The favorite returns from a long spell and looks well placed. Beginners chase over a testing distance. Jumping will be key on soft ground.

🥇 Top Contender: 8 Billie Frechette
Ran fourth last start at Killarney. Placed once this preparation at Kilbeggan. Don’t dismiss this runner. The horse looks ready.

🥈 Main Challenger: 6 Londonofficecallin
Surprised punters to win at long odds last start at Cork on a soft track when first up. From a good stable. In with a chance.

🥉 Value Contender: 9 Jane Eire
Back from a 31 week spell. Finished 40 lengths off the winner last start at Wexford. Well placed fresh at value odds.

Will be a close run race between the top picks. The favorite placed once at this track. Handicap chase with competitive field on soft ground.

🥇 Top Contender: 10 Iamagetaway
Placed once this preparation at Kilbeggan. Finished 62 lengths off the winner last start at Killarney. A close top selection and the horse to beat.

🥈 Main Challenger: 3 Trasna Na Pairce
Ran 10 lengths behind the winner last start at Wexford when fresh. Ran fourth at Down Royal when last second up. Consider at value.

🥉 Value Contender: 2 No Flies On Him
First up after a 22 week break. Only just missed last start, finishing half a length behind the winner at Limerick. Could upset.

Hard race to enthuse with so little exposed form. Flat race on soft turf for inexperienced horses. The favorite resumes from a long spell.

🥇 Top Contender: 4 Rokanako
Resumes from a long 47 week spell. Finished 25 lengths off the winner at only start at Tipperary on a soft track. Genuine contender fresh.

🥈 Main Challenger: 6 Gowayoutathat
First starter on debut. A R J McGrath trained horse. Could threaten at value odds.

🥉 Value Contender: 1 Ballyteigue Bay
First up after a 21 week break. A J A Berry trained horse. Dangerous at bigger odds.