18:30 Paul Byron Shoes Handicap Hurdle (80-109)

Race preview

SECRET ARTIST is a notable runner for Charles Byrnes, who bashed the bookies in this corresponding race in 2019. Lightly raced, his bumper form was slightly better than his current 100 hurdle rating and while well held on handicap debut last December, takes a big step up in distance, likes testing ground and his rider claims 5lb. Dancing Jeremy was beaten 3 1/4 lengths by Fill The Tank at Limerick last month but is now 12lb better off and might reverse the placings. Dancing Jeremy is well suited by this distance, as well as soft ground, and has been running consistently well. Gotthenod is a likeable six-time hurdle winner who is ground-versatile and should run well. Appian Way would prefer a sound surface but stays well and had a nice run on the Flat recently. Hand Over Fist, Ballyglass Beauty and Steps Match are all consistent and capable at this level but would prefer good ground. More Info is ground-versatile and has been running well, while Hidalgo Des Mottes would probably prefer good ground and runs in first-time cheekpieces.