20:25 Lodge At Ashford Castle Flat Race

Race preview

French import AIME DESJY finished fourth on his only previous run in a Listed Auteuil hurdle in September 2019 and can bridge an even 1,000-day gap between runs and win on bumper debut, aged seven. By the same sire as Allaho, he has clearly had training problems but it is a positive connections have opted for a bumper, before he reverts to jumps. Gallant Flame is a half-brother to three winners and could be a danger, representing a capable bumper trainer and under an experienced rider. Blossom De Mai debuts for new connections having run well, although admittedly well held, behind a Willie Mullins-trained winner at Kilbeggan but might struggle to win. Up And Out was well held on her first start for Gordon Elliott last month and needs to improve while Maidenstreetprince also needs to improve on his Kilbeggan run.