Drop in trip can help Haymount and Ruby Walsh claim weak contest at Gowran Park

While Haymount is not one of the stable stars at Willie Mullins’ yard, he has been a consistent sort in his short career to date over hurdles, and can get his reward in this afternoon’s second race at Gowran Park.

On evidence of his last run, the drop back to two miles doesn’t seem an obvious plus, but this looks quite a weak contest and if his jockey, Ruby Walsh, chooses to take control of the race early he should prove very hard to pass.

Alamein and Double Island have the form to suggest they can reach the frame, but it’ll be no surprise if point winner Hard To Call provides the biggest threat, on his track debut.