19:25 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle

Race preview

SAMMY SMART improved markedly for a step up to an extended 3m in Cork when taking second and ought to be one of the main protagonists. With plenty of rain due, he has a notable piece of form on testing ground in fourth behind a classy winner at Punchestown in February. Run For Pat put in his best performance to date over a similar trip in Ayr. He was outpaced before staying on to finish fourth, beaten just over three lengths. A set of blinkers are fitted and they could sharpen him up. Don't Tell Allen has faced tough tasks in maiden hurdles won by top-class horses at Leopardstown and Punchestown. He dips his toes into handicap company for the first time and has Danny Mullins' assistance. It is not hard to see him running well in new cheekpieces. Pale Blue Dot disappointed at Kilbeggan but, on his previous couple of runner-up finishes, has prospects.