16:30 Festival Trials Day Maiden Hurdle (Div 2)

Race preview

KILLER MODE gained reward for a number of consistent runs in bumpers when scoring here just before Christmas and has shown plenty of promise in both maiden hurdle outings since. Noel Meade's charge had subsequent impressive winner Flame Bearer behind when a close second to Bronn over this C&D while the form of his third to Hiaou at Punchestown has also been well-advertised since. Bring On The Night won two of his three starts, both over 1m4f, nearly two years ago on the Flat for Andre Fabre and is an interesting recruit to hurdles for powerful connections. The Barry Connell yard has already enjoyed a highly successful week and Snake Oil is another to consider following a lengthy lay-off. The Listowel bumper winner was last seen finishing third of 20 behind Wide Receiver in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle 14 months ago.