8:30 Leopardstown Tips

Khormor Syd has run well in his last two outings, finishing second in both. This could prove third-time lucky for him here today if he continues to improve and runs to that level again tonight.

Robbie Colgan rides this four-year-old for Aivain Hughes. Backed into favourite in his last outing, when finishing fourth, beaten three lengths. Prior to that he won on seasonal reappearance over a mile at this course. He stayed on well inside the final furlong to win this handicap by 3/4 of a length in a 20-runner race. Improving type who will appreciate the extra furlong.

This filly ran well last time after being supported. Now, able to run from a pound lower, she can go close for her in-form stable.

Must put a poor seasonal reappearance behind her, but she'll be suited by the give underfoot today. She finished off her juvenile campaign with two very good runs in nurseries. If she recaptures her best form, she'd be a danger to all. Her double-figure odds are not to be sniffed at.

He was a bold victor over 1m at Killarney last month. Receiving only a 4 lb increase in the ratings, he has proven himself at this track. With trainer Paul Flynn at the helm, finishing in the places should be a straightforward task.

A big-field handicap on soft ground may be run at a decent pace, which could suit Staywitherjohnny, who has the stamina in her pedigree for such a test. Her career-best performance came on heavy ground. A third placing in a big-field Gowran Park handicap in May was a step in the right direction. Dropped eight pounds from her highest mark, the filly is given an outside chance. Her stable saddled a double on Monday.

P J F Murphy's 5yo gelding is a very consistant horse and hit the frame in half of his 16 flat runs , winning 2 of those, again ran well when 3rd at Dundalk last time over 1m4f but that was too far... now back to 1m1f he will go very close at a very generous looking price

This is trainer's only entry. He's been stepped back up in trip slightly with a good jockey booking/change. A good each-way value bet for the five places available.

Hasn't won for nearly two years but started last year on a mark of 69 and struggled at that level. Does still retain ability, though, and had a good run on the penultimate start. Handicap mark is now down to 54 and the jockey takes off another 5.