Mast looks good in opener

Balmont Mast might get us away to the ideal start by landing the opening Irish News Red Hand Top Tips Race at Dundalk tonight.

Eddie Lynam has enjoyed a good winter on the all-weather — he is the leading trainer with 13 winners — and is sure to have the selection primed for this test.

The four-year-old won a handicap in some style here in October and later in the month stepped up in class in a Listed event.