2:30 Curragh Tips

Made a promising return at Leopardstown last month when runner-up in a mile handicap off a mark of 79. Was never nearer than that then. Should appreciate the extra distance here and has the potential to do better still.

Yulia is a 4yo filly trained by in form yard of J P O'Brien is a French import who starts considerably further than today's yardage was given a serious chance on onirish and stable debut when sent off as short as 11-4 and clearly a lot more was expected than her 5/10 at Sligo beaten 5.25l despite beating extremely slow away from the gates and was repeatedly hampered a furlong out - she may prove better than that today now with a run under her belt - she may be sent to the front rank if getting a good break and given the go ahead around 2-3f from home and may prove extremely difficult to peg back - interesting candidate.

Iowa City remains unexposed and i think Nicola Burns is stealing a claim - has got a fantastic chance in this if turning up

Had a solid run at the end of last year, getting 2nd place, and then didn't race for 5 months. Came back and had a warm-up run and should go better here on a track she has already won at.

The 6-year-old can place at 14/1, having secured victory in this very race last year with the same handicap rating. She excels in the expected good turf conditions and has demonstrated solid form at this venue.

Only three races this year and still to get going, but is a course and distance winner, so can't be totally ruled out. The Noel Meade stable always has a surprise in them.