Declan Landy Fencing Handicap

Cork nursery winner last year was narrowly beaten in the Birdcatcher nursery over C&D next time; fine return to action when fourth at Cork and runner-up was since second in a Listed race; can go close off same mark.

Some fine efforts in defeat including when third on stable debut at Bellewstown (1m) to a subsequent Group 3 winner; made all to win Dundalk maiden since back to this trip; blinkers worn then are retained; big shout.

All starts at 5f-6f; has run well in defeat numerous times in varying ground conditions; runner-up over 5f at Tipperary last time and visors are added; perhaps better on easier ground.

Had been consistent in defeat until getting off the mark in a Curragh maiden over this trip last time, making all; raised 5lb for that but seems to be improving and is a player.

Won a 5f Bellewstown maiden last year before taking a C&D nursery on final start; notched a third win on return in a Curragh handicap against older horses and was raised 5lb; should be competitive under the same claimer.