13:10 Lismullen Hurdle (Grade 2)

Race preview

FLOORING PORTER accounted for Sire Du Berlais a couple of times last year and can come out on top again as the pair make their seasonal debuts. The Yeats gelding has been a massive improver over the past two seasons and was a commanding winner of the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham. He ended the season on a low note when pulling up at Punchestown but boiled over a bit before that run and trainer Gavin Cromwell also feels he is much better left-handed. Sire Du Berlais won this last year and commands plenty of respect. Gordon Elliott has his team in flying form and the French-bred gets a couple of pounds here from his old rival. Darasso has the benefit of a recent run, chasing home Saldier in Tipperary last month, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he ran a big race.