18:40 TipperaryRacecourse.ie Handicap

Race preview

SOUNDS OF SPRING has shown enough to suggest he can win from his rating. A Navan maiden winner last October, he is ground-versatile and while not necessarily ahead of the handicapper, comes here in good form, is now proven at this trip and has a stands' side draw in 12, which might suit on drying ground. Dandy Spirit's only turf start was last September but he has shown good progression on the all-weather since. His ability to handle drying, and possibly tacky, ground is unknown but is an in-form sprinter. Similarly all four of Irish Acclaim's wins have been on the all-weather and while he could well cope with today's turf, runs over 5f for the first time. Tide Of Time was narrowly behind the selection at Navan and has obvious claims as a 5f turf specialist. Master Matt was narrowly beaten on Friday and can go well from his mark with stands' side draw possibly in his favour. A Step Too Far completed a remarkable six-timer last year and has her chance reverting to turf handicaps today with a 7lb claimer back on board. Primo Uomo was a winner two starts ago, met a little interference in April with his 7lb claimer back on board today.