15:43 Cork

A big field heading to post for this handicap hurdle but I like the chances of HARVEY’S QUAY in the JP McManus silks. He is thoroughly unexposed and while he’ll need to put that disappointment behind him from Ballinrobe where he unseated early on I think he could be very well handicapped off his current mark. His win at Clonmel was impressive and he has been lightly raced since. He is bred to be a cut above this level being out of a Grade 3-winning mare and he loves it when the mud is flying so conditions should be ideal.

His fitness is obviously taken on trust but I get the feeling the market will prove informative. The Truant also catches the eye here and could be the main danger to the selection. Flemensfirth mare Indie Belle goes back over hurdles and is another one that could have a big say in the outcome but does need to bounce back.

Harveys Quay - 1pt