16:25 Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk Handicap (45-75) (Div 1)

Race preview

BALLYCAINES has been knocking on the door of late and might be able to make the breakthrough now. Placed three times from four starts at the venue, the son of Finsceal Fior was a close-up third on his most recent start here last month. Gougane Barra and Boasty were both behind the selection on that occasion and they reoppose now. Tony Martin was full of praise for Siobhan Rutledge after she partnered Drakensburg to victory here on Friday and it'll come as no surprise if the pair manage to follow-up. Carrying a six-pound winners penalty, the seven-year-old gelding will again be aided by Rutledge's seven-pound claim. The aforementioned Gougane Barra is sure to have plenty of supporters with Colin Keane booked to ride, while the versatile Itsalonglongroad, Denis Hogan's Darkened and the six-year-old Persian Lion are others for the shortlist.