15:05 Ballyhane Stud Maiden

Race preview

RUN FOR OSCAR showed plenty promise in bumpers last winter/spring and could make a winning flat debut here. He was sent to the front too soon when being beaten at Thurles in February but showed his true worth with a fine win at Leopardstown in March, with his trainer later talking up the prospects of a flat campaign on good ground. Alhaazm brings solid flat form from Britain last year and while he is no star, is rated 78 and is very much proven at this trip and on a sound surface, albeit he is vulnerable to capable types. Rayounpour is also useful and is similarly proven at this level and can get involved while newcomer Accompanied makes a belated debut but is the first runner from a high class, dual purpose performer and it is notable connections have persevered with him aged four.