3:50 Downpatrick Tips

An unimaginative selection, but less so if they win. Won well LTO under the same claimer, and a 5lbs rise looks manageable with many of this field looking as though they will need the run or are later in their career now.

A past winner of a 1-mile flat handicap at the 2023 Galway Festival, who comes into the race in good form after 2 wins in handicaps over 2 miles, both times at Kilbeggan. Carries a 6 lbs penalty today and won't mind the extra furlong and looks a leading contender.

Big chance if he is over whatever was ailing him last time when pulled up. He won in a career-best effort on penultimate start with runner-up franking form by winning next time. Just 3lb higher here.

Extrapolation comes here after a spin on the flat, which would have sharpened him up. The course winner showed on his penultimate start that he retains plenty of ability. He was taken wide throughout the race for the better ground and finished a solid 2nd despite covering all that extra ground. The 1st and 3rd that day have won since. Rider's 3lb claim can assist.

The Dasher Conway can go well for the Callaghan yard. The Dasher Conway did not run at his best on firm ground at Kilbeggan last time out but has won races on this ground before. He can do better with that race to work on.

Dollar Value returns after a 225-day break. He had only one win last year but has hit the frame three times at Downpatrick. He has suitable conditions, goes well fresh in the past, and is one to consider for the frame.