5:48 Roscommon Tips

Simple Things is a four-year-old maiden filly, but she is getting closer to winning. She finished 2nd in her last two races, only beaten one and a half lengths last time when left with too much to do. She is up three pounds but is bottom weight here, getting nearly two stone from the favourite.

Winner on latest run, 38 days ago, in a Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown over two miles. Came to take the lead before the final flight and kept on well to hold off the challenge. Has also won over today's trip, and has two places from four races at this distance. Both successes came on similar ground.

Rakki stands out as the field’s only hurdle winner, having scored impressively by 4.75 lengths at Roscommon. A first-time tongue-tie, a useful 7 lb claim, and a return to a suitable trip can spark a rebound.

He possesses significant placement potential at 9/1. Trained by Ray Hackett, this flexible 9??'year??'old has recorded 6 wins and 13 places. With Alan O'Sullivan aboard, the veteran's demonstrated stamina and handicap profile render him a competitive each-way contender.