Jimmy Murray Agri Services Handicap (0-60)

Had plenty to contend with last time here, missing the break and encountering traffic, leaving him with ground impossible to recover; he now tries a first-time tongue-tie and is effective at shorter distances on sound surfaces. A bounce back in form is needed after a string of disappointing efforts.

Beaten six and a half lengths at Gowran Park on his most recent start but had run creditably in the two previous outings, including a runner-up placing; he steps out in first-time tongue-tie and blinkers. Winless in recent starts, he is capable over this trip and ground.

Fourth at Limerick last time, going down by two lengths off this precise mark, which looks like a solid recent effort; first-time tongue-tie and blinkers are added today as connections seek to extract more. He won earlier this year and leads our ratings with the mark in his favour.

Has form at seven to eight furlongs with cut in the ground but was keyed up and well beaten when stretched to 11f at Dundalk last time; today's shorter trip is more suitable, though 168 days off adds to the uncertainty.

Landed a win two runs ago and handles the trip well on a variety of ground; he lines up 1lb lower than at his most recent defeat and the mark looks manageable. Inconsistency has been an issue, but a good day could see him go close.