16:35
BoyleSports Handicap Chase (Grade B)
2m 1f
Going: Good
Surface: Turf
Draw Advantage: NoneESPION DU CHENET who is proven at this track can record a second course and distance win. Louise Lyons has done a tremendous job with the ex-French trained eight-year-old who has now won six races for her yard. He wasn't disgraced in a conditions race at Listowel last time, having previously won at Punchestown. A specialist two-miler, he should appreciate dropping back in distance for this contest. Unexpected was behind the Lyons horse when fifth on his stable debut at Punchestown but is better off at these weights and should have improved for the run. Defan was a very easy winner at Ballinrobe when last seen and while the handicapper has had his say, the gelding may have more to offer.
ESPION DU CHENET who is proven at this track can record a second course and distance win. Louise Lyons has done a tremendous job with the ex-French trained eight-year-old who has now won six races for her yard. He wasn't disgraced in a conditions race at Listowel last time, having previously won at Punchestown. A specialist two-miler, he should appreciate dropping back in distance for this contest. Unexpected was behind the Lyons horse when fifth on his stable debut at Punchestown but is better off at these weights and should have improved for the run. Defan was a very easy winner at Ballinrobe when last seen and while the handicapper has had his say, the gelding may have more to offer.