18:13 Paul & Carmel Fay Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Race preview

MISS TEMPO is reliable and progressive and while rain is forecast, has form on easy ground. Beaten by Love Envoi on 2021 bumper debut, she returned from a 457-days absence this year and while she competes from a career-high rating, is suited by staying distances and can continue to progress. Level Neverending is a dual bumper winner whose only previous hurdle success was gained here but has competed at a higher level. Suited by staying distances, he wasn't beaten far in Cheltenham and Punchestown festival handicaps this spring and ran well in a recent course-and-distance handicap. My Design has thrice been placed in black-type races and while well held at Punchestown in April, reverts to hurdles, stays well and is ground-versatile. Prince Zaltar finished his race well enough at Ballinrobe recently, suggesting today's extra distance could suit although he again competes from a career-high mark.