Naas tips: Step up in trip should suit Coillte Aris

Red Striker has strong claims in the Daragh Fitzpatrick Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle

POISED TO SHINE: Dr Eggman can get off the mark over obstacles in the Colm White Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle. Picture: Healy Racing 

Tuesday’s action, of the National Hunt variety, is in Naas and Coillte Aris can take the Pat O’Hare Bookmakers Mares’ Handicap Hurdle for Sonny Carey and Paul Townend.

A well-backed 3-1 favourite to make a winning start for her current trainer, she had to settle for sixth place. Off for almost three months prior to her next outing, she ran a fine race to finish fourth behind Ernie From Nurney, and that effort, just 12 days ago, should have put her spot-on for this run.