5:57 Bellewstown Tips

Andrew Slattery's 4-year-old gelding EXCEEDING gets the slight nod ahead of one of today's rivals (I'm sure this will blow up in my face) TAKEACHANCEJIMMY. This son of EXCEED AND EXCEL has made a little progress the past two runs on the turf and in this low-grade affair may have found an opportunity to shed his maiden tag. Trainer has jocked off the apprentice in favour of his more experienced son, who has been ticking along whilst not pulling up any roots the last month (27.78% place strike rate), and his 31.43% place strike rate here the past 5 years certainly shouldn't be overlooked, although his father's 71.43% place strike rate here the past year is very impressive. Running off bottom weight here at current odds of 14/1, I'm happy to side with this potential improver.

Going with Roman Harry in this open-looking handicap. Though only recording one victory so far in his career, he has run well in most of his other races, including last time at Limerick. If producing the same level of form here tonight, he could certainly be good enough to be involved in the finish.

Was only caught close home last time out at Gowan, but there was plenty of distance to the third that day. A repeat of that run might be enough to see this one win.

Eagles Whistle is consistent, ran solidly last time, and now drops to a more suitable trip; capable of handling conditions and has place form. Well weighted to challenge in an open contest.

Hasn't done a lot wrong since joining this stable from the UK. Only beaten a length by a gambled-on rival and should feature again.

7-time winner who made a pleasing reappearance when finishing 2nd over this course and distance in April. Holds an each-way chance on that form.

This is the trainer's only entry he's got out today as they are stepping it back up to 8f with a 7lbs claiming jockey booking/change. A good value each way bet for the 4 places available.

VANGELIS ran a fair race last time out and that was his second start following a break. He has the blinkers added potentially ready now and he does look like a favourably treated four year old given a chance by the assessor. He could be the one who rates a ' dark-horse ' in this handicap.