3:45 Naas Tips

McLaurey was a decent hurdler last season who pushed his hurdle handicap mark into the 130s with two consecutive wins. He has started chasing this season with a fourth and a third placing, and although lumbered with a high handicap mark of 131, he could be good enough to win this handicap chase.

Rockbrook, despite some skepticism from bookmakers, is a real contender for victory. He won his last race, showing good speed and confident jumping. Shane O'Callaghan claims 5 lbs.

Kalanisi-sired gelding who has bottom weight in this chase. That can serve the gelding well, with the possibility of being a serious threat at the finish. John Patrick Ryan had Little Yank winning yesterday and could be enjoying the delights of the winners' enclosure today, with the lucky last race, Mount Frisco, showing more than his third from last time out.

First run in a handicap chase, and that looks like what they have been waiting for. Two runs in beginner chases after a long break should mean he is spot on today. The handicapper has given him a chance off this mark. Comfortable winner of a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan, and surely more to come.

Made a promising chase debut in a decent contest at Galway in October over 22f, finishing 3rd after jumping safely throughout and not being given a hard ride. Shaped as if all wasn't well next time at Navan on heavy ground, and it was a similar story back there under the same ground conditions last time. Can hopefully get back on track now on slightly better ground, moving into handicaps.