14:55 Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle

Race preview

DEMANDRIVINGDOUVAN reverts to jumping and also steps up in distance. Well touted for his point-to-point win, he ran well in a hot Punchestown bumper in May and while his Thurles win, in an ordinary bumper, was underwhelming, it was gained over an inadequate distance and he has the size to do better over jumps. Sandor Clegane was similarly capable in bumpers and ran well on jumps debut at Galway, with the winner subsequently being placed at Grade 3 level. He should also improve stepping up in distance and should give the selection a real race. The selection's stablemate Sam's Choice is experienced and consistent but is frustrating to follow and blinkers are notably reapplied. Green Glory is held by Sandor Clegane on Galway form while Champ De Gane was well held on his previous run at Roscommon in August.