4:15 Curragh Tips

Skukuza looked like he would benefit from a return to one mile, and he gets that here under Ryan Moore. This British raider should be competitive here with a good chance of success.

Ran really well on his return when a close 3rd in a big field handicap over an extended 8f at Limerick. Didn’t get the clearest of runs and did well to finish so close in the end. That came on heavy ground but handles these conditions and looks a strong player.

A horse I've followed closely as those who follow on here will know and not just because of the coincidental name link. Is an improving sort who travels powerfully and loves a big field strongly run handicap. Did me a favour in the Irish Lincolnshire before going agonisingly close in the Lincoln at Donny itself. Swerved a step up in trip in France last time and though on a stiff mark now has 3lb taken off here. Form stacks up (still spewing at Gleneagle Bay's near miss in the Victoria Cup!) and has a massive chance with a fast pace to aim at. EW banker if ok on the likely quicker ground but did handle good ground in France.

Encouraging reappearance run last time, which will have put him spot on for this race. Given too much to do and then having to weave his way through the field. Has a decent each-way chance in this.

Stepped up on his reappearance run when keeping on 3rd at Cork over 10.5f. Been raised slightly by the handicapper, but as a C&D winner, he has to be on any shortlist on the back of that last run.

Blues Emperor is a proven performer at this course and distance, with solid form over similar going. Reliable and experienced, he's primed for a strong run today.

San Aer is well drawn high in stall 17. Fairly handicapped on OR82, and Wayne Hassett takes off a 5 lbs allowance. Good stayer who seems a bit big at odds of 100-1 with five places available to each-way backers. Usually seen on soft or heavy but has run okay on good ground in the past.