1

Eagle’s Way

In great shape recently, latterly with a front-running 2400m victory at Galway, just holding on. Now 7lb higher.

2

Satin

Quickened smartly to win this last year and is 5lb higher now. Apparently unsuited by fast ground at York last month.

3

My Lyka

Twice a winner on the Flat in France. A dismal run at Royal Ascot and, though with a formidable stable, is not easy to recommend.

4

Smooth Tom

Freshened up after a break he won a Gowran Park handicap last month, just holding on after his rider eased him prematurely.

5

Plontier

Winner of numerous Flat races in Europe, returning from a break to win over hurdles at Sligo. Must be respected from this stable.

6

Chemistry

Has won both starts this season, latterly awarded a 2800m Listed prize here. Of significant interest now in a handicap.

7

Ameerat Jumaira

Has won her last two starts, career best efforts. Hit with a 10lb rise for her win at the Curragh but more improvement possible.

8

Barnso

A two-time winner but his close third in a 2800m Listed race here in August was a personal best. Chances.

9

Bialystok

Mostly racing over hurdles, but his two runs on the Flat in 2024 need improving on. Drying ground would help.

10

Nurburgring

Looks very well handicapped if he can transfer his good hurdling form to Flat racing, most recently with an impressive victory in a valuable event at Galway.

11

Comfort Zone

Finished strongly into second in this last year. Ran encouragingly over hurdles last month with cheekpieces on.

12

Spasiba

Back from a break and now with a top trainer, running a good third of 20 at Galway. This drop in trip looks a plus.

13

Lot Of Joy

Plenty of talent but not easy to win with. A decent third in a handicap over a longer trip last month.

14

No Niki No

A tough and versatile mare who was narrowly victorious in a 2100m handicap at Sligo on her latest start.

15

Oriole

Looks to have improved since joining this stable judged on a convincing win at Galway last month. Soft ground preferred.

16

Derry Lad

Will need to improve markedly on modest achievements on his last two starts. Had run much better at Epsom previously despite a poor trip.

17

En Or

Strong at the end when winning at Clonmel on 5 September. But the drop in trip may not help.

18

New Year Honours

A comfortable handicap winner over this trip in July. Disappointing on most recent start.

19

Fighter

Looked transformed by blinkers with an easy front-running victory in a 2000m Curragh maiden last month. Interesting.

20

Firstman

He stays this trip but his two most recent starts suggest that his chances here are bleak.

21

Mo Ghille Mar

Twice a winner in 2024 latterly when leading throughout in a fast-ground Killarney handicap. Beaten a long way last time.

22

Suprise Package

Former winner of a top handicap over hurdles, but this veteran only gained his first win on the Flat in a maiden over this trip in July.

23

The Names Jock

Some of his best efforts have been here, most recently when second over 3000m in July.

Reserves

24

Sixpack

Twice a winner of handicaps earlier in the season. This trip looks right but his handicap mark looks tough.

25

Belgoprince

A winner at Epsom in August 2023, but mostly modest performances since.