17:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Captain Christy Rated Novice Chase

Race preview

SPADES ARE TRUMPS looked a useful prospect when beating Paloma Blue in a Punchestown maiden hurdle but only ended a long losing run stretching back nearly four years when readily landing a beginners' chase over this trip at Kilbeggan last time. Hopefully that will give him a bit of confidence and this looks a decent opportunity to follow up. The Dabbler was fitted with first-time cheekpieces when gaining a deserved win at Ballinrobe last time and rates a threat with the emphasis again on stamina. Clondaw Secret has proved disappointing since landing a Navan maiden hurdle last winter and made some mistakes when switched to fences at Galway. Golden Spread also has a Navan maiden hurdle win to his credit. There was some merit in his fourth to Streets Of Doyen over fences at Galway but he needs to bounce back after disappointing at the Listowel Festival.