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Stag Night gives weight away but revels on heavy going. Looked to have a little in hand for recent win at Naas and can perhaps cope with 5lbs rise. Billy Lee keeps the ride. Seven year old has won 5 of 19 starts and has won off mark two pounds higher than this in the past.

Four-year-old Ribchester filly ran third on penultimate start and second to progressive Perry Mason last time, both runs at a mile on soft and heavy going. Drop back to seven furlongs could help her get back into the winner's enclosure. Shane Foley rides.

You Oughta Know may be seen to better effect here than in competitive Kerry and Munster Nationals the last twice. Decent efforts over fences otherwise include an easy win at Wexford in August. 2m4f likely to suit better than three miles and very much a player here if bringing his A-game. Paul Townend (SR 25%) rides the 7yo for Breeders Cup Turf track record breaking trainer Willie Mullins (SR 22%).

State Actor is a classy sort, not over-raced, who won a maiden over course and distance (first of 23) on heavy ground in April 2023 and followed up over the same course and distance with a handicap win off a mark of 85. Second in the 2023 Irish Cambridgeshire again over course and distance off OR91, which is today's mark. Has run well and looked unlucky on occasions this season. Good effort over ten furlongs last time in a strong race, but this drop back in trip will suit. Has to be considered and looks backable at odds of 12.0. Billy Lee rides.

A Penny A Hundred is selected to score for Willie Mullins (SR 22%) stable. An out of form Danny Mullins takes the ride. This 6yo Jukebox Jury mare is a pound lower than for recent chase outing and should come on for that run. Third in Mayo National on penultimate start proving she stays this trip. Rated 133 over hurdles and runs off OR132 for this chase. Chance for highly respected stable.