14:45 Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle

Race preview

Former Flat winner SEMPRE PRESTO was let down by her jumping last time, but her first two runs this year were creditable and she has her chance in what looks an ordinary maiden. The Nathaniel mare wasn't beaten far when fourth in maidens here and at Wexford, and her mark of 108 entitles her to respect in this company. Dark Spark, having his second start here for Michael Winters, was a wide-margin bumper winner on debut at Kilbeggan last year and ran even better when third in a strong winners' event at Punchestown. He'd been off for six months prior to finishing fourth on his hurdling debut at Tipperary, and is likely to improve plenty for that outing. Heronord stepped up on previous efforts when second at Tramore and is another to consider along with Ruleout, who was third on his hurdles bow at Sligo.