5:22 Naas Tips

Brown Boots could get a three-timer after two comfortable wins off a mark of 84: a handicap chase in January followed by a handicap hurdle six days ago at Clonmel. A seven-pound penalty should not stop him.

Though the favourite looks a good one, going with another P. J. Rothwell runner, Johnny Cakes, who has only one win from his 24 runs but has shown form in his other races. Though a bit below par last time, if running to his best form he could make a race of it with the hot favourite.

Really interesting on handicap debut and with a very short-priced fave in this, but question with that. After the recent slog in the mud, could well feel the effects. So the value has to be a place for the selection.

Marine Rangers' best effort came when third in a big field over 2m 4f at Fairyhouse, travelling well and keeping on late off 81. He’s lightly raced over staying trips, and his Soldier of Fortune and Beneficial pedigree suggests to me he should be a 3-mile chaser. So today’s 2m 8f looks ideal for him. Danny Mullins taking over is a big plus, and off 79 he’s fairly weighted here.

This 9-year-old Irish-bred gelding has a mixed record as a handicapper, with two wins from over 28 starts. Lately he has had difficulty placing in the top ranks, but his extensive experience makes him a strong contender in handicap races. He generally thrives on soft or heavy going, and with the current 22/1 each-way odds there is potential for profit if he finds his competitive edge.

One of two runners for Philip Rothwell and much the less experienced of the two. No show in three maiden hurdles so far, but those races were 263 days ago and beyond. Bottom weight, running off a low rating of 77. Dylan Robinson rides. The sort of horse this stable occasionally lands a gamble with.