One Night Out looks a cut above the rest in the beginners chase at Downpatrick and should score with plenty in hand at prohibitive odds. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding won two valuable races at Punchestown last season and with Ruby Walsh booked a repeat performance is imminent.
Course and distance winner Indiana Journey looks the pick in the opportunity handicap chase despite being burdened with top-weight. The opening maiden hurdle should see Irish Empire open his account under National Hunt rules. The gelding has a flat rating of 90. Stable-mate Kahrena is one to watch under Barry Geraghty.
The concluding bumper looks a competitive affair but slight preference is given to the Dessie Hughes-trained Noble Prince. The five-year-old was well beaten by Satco Express on his hurdling debut at Punchestown earlier this month, but he showed some potential when third behind Winters Folly at Clonmel last season.
Filed by Laura Reynolds
