19:18 Shanagher Hearing Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2)

Race preview

Punchestown runner-up STEPS IN THE SAND can go one better here for trainer Cian Collins. A dual winner on the all-weather on the Flat, the five-year-old showed her first worthwhile form on a grass surface when keeping on strongly for minor honours at the County Kildare venue last time. Dropping in grade here, the mare should have every chance. Listowel fourth Tipp For Mac has run well on both occasions since returning from a break and he is a horse that is best suited to decent underfoot conditions. No Big Deal ran his best race to date when seventh over hurdles at Naas in April and while failed to back that up in a subsequent run on the Flat, he could be worth another chance now.