Wins Now will relish soft ground
Niall Madden’s charge is very much an in-and-out performer and, truth to tell, usually more out than in! But if the heavy rain, which is forecast, materialises then he looks easily best equipped of this seven-strong field to cope.
The selection was struggling for form until popping up at 16-1 over fences on this track last time, making a lot of the running to beat Francis Du Mesnil by two and a half lengths.
If the surface turns soft then that will hold no fears for Wins Now, he handles good ground as well, has already shown an aptitude for the track and, hopefully, will be in the mood to put his best foot forward.
Spring Hawk has a leading chance in the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Mares’ Hurdle. Useful enough on the flat, she made a good start over jumps when third behind Jacksonslady and Inspector Clouseau at Bellewstown last month.
Michael Halford’s Granaruid should go close in the Midlands Breeders Supporting Kilbeggan Chase.
Granaruid has been knocking on the door for a while now and his short head defeat to Traffic Article at Tramore entitles him to preference.
The Bumper looks a shocking contest, with the nod falling on Bridgets Pet, who was fourth behind Maller Tree at Bellewstown.
