6:00 Dundalk Tips

Blanc De Blanc cost 575,000 guineas as a yearling and made a winning start over course and distance last month. He should progress further and can follow up before going on to better things.

Outlaw Man is the main contender, already experienced in battling for the lead on this surface. He boasts a Time Score (TS) of 81 and a Speed Rating (RPR) of 81, matching Blanc de Blanc's power. Statistically, he holds the fastest recorded time under similar conditions. He's a stalking horse. He thrives on keeping pace with the leaders and launches his attack in the final furlong. If the lead becomes a close contest, he'll be the first to benefit. Official Rating: OR 81. He has competed against the best of the winter crop at Dundalk, demonstrating absolute consistency.

Nicely bred newcomer, very good jockey up and top class trainer who is in top form @ present, tops here numerically by some way last 5 seasons, making current 10/1 solid Ew value in the race.

Liberation Date won on his third attempt here back in December. That was over seven furlongs, and she beat Darin Grace by a neck. She stayed on well, so is likely to appreciate the extra furlong. One to consider for the frame.

As long as the horse is fit enough following a break, he can be competitive here. This looks a step down in class. He ran in a 60k last time out and was 2nd to a now 98-rated horse before that.