Make it Mordor for starters
A winner of the Flat when trained in England by Michael Stoute last year, Mordor has shown enough in his last two runs over flights to suggest a contest such as this is well within his range.
The Sadler’s Wells gelding was beaten only four and a half lengths when third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Quatre Heures at Fairyhouse last February.
He was having his first run since then when a staying on fifth, beaten two lengths, behind Roisin’s Prince at Cork last month.
Snowfox finished a place and half a length ahead of Mordor at Cork but the latter has far greater scope for improvement and rates nap material.
Back In Front looks to face a relatively straightforward task in the five runner Wilderness Chase.
Edward O’Grady’s classy nine-year-old has 18lbs in hand on official ratings on his only serious rival Coljon.
In the process of running a big race when unseating two out in the SunAlliance Chase last March, Back In Front was subsequently below par when unplaced behind Missed That at Punchestown.
He looks to have been found a good opportunity to return to winning ways.
The promising Kirbybroguelantern looks the business in the Rosegreen INH Flat Race.
Tom Hogan’s five-year-old only gave best in the closing stages when second behind Oscar Lyons at Wexford last week and Nina Carberry takes over from a 7lbs claimer.
The well-regarded Go Silver Bullet can make a winning debut over flights in the Cashel Maiden Hurdle.
Charlie Swan’s runner looked a smart prospect in bumpers last year, notably finishing fourth at Cheltenham in November.
While lack of a recent outing is a concern, the five-year-old is reported to have schooled well and Ruby Walsh is a significant booking.
