8:15 Dundalk Tips

Sir Callisto won over course and distance last year and is still two pounds lower today. He has an outstanding chance after a close, keeping-on third on his return this season. That run should have blown away the cobwebs, and he has a strong chance here for his shrewd trainer.

Has a cracking record around this course, winning two of its last three rounds here. Should get a run for your money and be in the top four.

A good look at this race suggests that Echinacea has every chance. Has raced further than this so the drop down in trip may very well be in her favour in spite of a slight weight rise

This 5-year-old is ideally positioned to place at 12/1, as a winner over this C&D, having previously validated her status as the favourite on this AW track. Under the guidance of Noel Meade, she consistently performs well in staying distances and possesses valuable experience to compete in this tough handicap class.

Brandon Creek should strip fitter after a seasonal return. Course-and-distance experience and a prior win here make him a solid contender, capable of stepping up and landing this contest.

Chances are this race will fall to one of the previous course and distance winners. Six of the thirteen runners qualify, and Sarmiento Power, who is a Dundalk regular, is selected. The solitary win came at this trip??'1 mile 4 furlongs??'after failing to stay 2 miles. Trainer Matthew Smith is in winning form, 1 from 3, and Chris Hayes aboard is also in good winning form.

Back with its former yard now, Derry Lad looks worth a good each-way shot now back in distance. Seamie Heffernan takes the ride.

Liberate had one run as a juvenile, finishing 5th after a slow start. She ran well on her first start as a 3yo, still showing inexperience, but she followed up by winning a novice at Goodwood ??' a race which has produced a number of winners. She then followed that up with a good run at Chester on handicap debut but was down the field on three subsequent runs. This is her first run for a new trainer. She is going up in trip on her return to action, and given her pedigree that looks a good move, as there is plenty of stamina in her breeding.