16:50 Make A Day Trip To Tramore Maiden Hurdle

Race preview

Runner-up to a useful sort in a bumper at Clonmel last year, QUIRT EVANS has garnered plenty of experience over hurdles since then and this could be his chance to get off the mark. His third in a handicap at Limerick over this trip in April was a solid effort and he was only denied by a short head at Wexford on Friday. His trainer has a good record at this venue and will have him primed for a big run. The selection gets a handy 3lb from the year younger Silvertown, a winner on the Flat who has shown improvement of late over hurdles. He's been runner-up in his last two starts at Downpatrick, most recently in a decent contest over this distance, and won't be far away. Point-to-point winner Optional Mix was a fair second on her hurdling debut last month and, in receipt of plenty of weight taking into account her rider's 7lb claim, is another to consider.