Get in the black with Mark
The selection started favourite on his debut at Youghal last month and, though failing to justify his market position, showed enough to suggest a contest such as this is well within his grasp.
Black Mark kept on well to get within half a length of the winner in 29.79 and is sure to come on for the experience.
Upton Magic, a 29.41 winner over this course and distance in December and unlucky when third last time, can gain compensation in heat two.
Heat three looks best left to Annamore Benn.
Trained by Liam O’Callaghan, Annamore Benn made all when carding 29.39 on his debut here last month and looks set to go on improving.
Herecomes Gelert and Parish Cash, both second in their only starts, looks a likely pair in heat four with the former, who has the best of the draw, given preference.
Longorchard Vee, in the wars when a beaten favourite, can benefit from a switch to the inside in the opener.
