13:55 fairyhouse.ie Claiming Race

Race preview

Formerly a Southwell specialist during his time in Britain, Angel Palanas was a shrewd purchase by Pat Murphy and completed a hat-trick of handicap wins at Leopardstown on Saturday. He's basically done his job already for the Castlecomer handler and the November Sales were mentioned in the aftermath of that latest win. The Mayson gelding, understandably, comes here for what looks a good opportunity but it might be relevant that he hasn't shown his best going right-handed. We'll take him on with MARMOLATA, who's been a bit too keen over hurdles but had form at this trip last year. Stablemates Tony The Gent (best on a sound surface) and Lincoln (best at 6f) have chances but some doubts hanging over them as well, while Dark Magic looks the best of his trainer's five runners.