Maiden Hurdle 2m 5f
Argento Boy (Paul) has been working and schooling well in preparation for this hurdling debut. We are hoping for the best.
Did I Ask You That (Brian Hayes) is also having his first run over hurdles and will handle this ground.
Listed Mares Hurdle 2m 2f
Risk Belle (Mark Walsh) has to give weight away all round and might prefer better ground.
Lot Of Joy (Paul) won nicely at Gowran last month and is in good order. However, testing ground would be a concern for her.
John Drkan Memorial Chase 2m 3f
Blue Lord (Sean O’Keeffe) hasn’t run since finishing fourth in this race last year and it will be interesting to see how he comes back.
Fact To File (Mark Walsh) has been off since winning the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham in March. Hopefully he’ll finish sound and well on his quest for bigger prizes during the season.
Galopin Des Champs (Paul) is in good form for his seasonal debut and should go very well. However, a lot of our horses look like they are needing the run first time out.
Patrick was keen to ride Grangeclare West who worked well for him during the week. He loves this track and we are expecting a big run.
We had a great day at Sandown in April with Minella Cocooner (Danny) and this is a nice place to start off his season. However, this trip will probably prove too short.
Bumper 2 Miles
Soir De Garde (Patrick) starts off here. He is a half-brother to State Man and should handle the ground. He had training problems but is all set to go now.
