PAUL TOWNEND can make a winning return on Rattan in the opening Western People Maiden Hurdle at Ballinrobe this evening.

CUCHULAINS SON, disappointing at Punchestown, appears to have found his level in the Treacy’s Pharmacy Hurdle at Ballinrobe tonight and gets the nap.

WILLIE MULLINS can enjoy a double at the first meeting of the year at Ballinrobe tonight with Apt Approach and Citizen Vic.