18:25 Garryrichard Stud Veterans Handicap Chase

Race preview

Former Grade 1 winner ORNUA retains enough ability to win a race of this standard. He was far from disgraced when fifth in a strong Grade 2 contest at Fairyhouse the other day, making the running up until the third last. This is a drop in class now and he could dominate from the front against these rivals. The bottom weight Great Khan looked set to score at Thurles last time until making a bad mistake at the final fence. He went up 3lb for that and has to race from 2lb out of the handicap here but could still be a threat in a race where few of these veterans have solid recent form. Dr Mikey could be well in off this chase mark but weakened tamely enough on his return over timber at Leopardstown last month and needs to improve from that.