Lodge At Ashford Castle Maiden

Down the field at Roscommon on debut, Believe Again has experience of today's distance and going but that performance left plenty to prove. Faces a stiff task here and must show considerably better.

Fourth on his last flat outing and only easing late back up in trip over hurdles at Listowel last time, Big Dispute is effective at 10f on good-to-yielding ground. A return to the flat looks the right direction and he holds a reasonable chance here — just needs to find a bit more.

Third at Roscommon on her penultimate start and with form at 8–10f, Coul Dreamer is an interesting entrant stepping back into a maiden from a handicap. The difficulty is that her latest run at Leopardstown was well below form, and she may be vulnerable to fresher or more progressive rivals.

Off the pace and well beaten on debut at Gowran Park, If Not For Grace remains all to prove on this evidence. Experience of today's distance is a mild positive but significant improvement is needed to feature.

Fourth at Dundalk last time by just three-quarters of a length in first-time blinkers, Mano Chicago is consistent and effective at 10–11f on soft and good — with a trainer in form, he arrives as a genuine contender. That slight frustration in not converting when close is the only concern, and the headgear stays on here.