Valyssa out to make amends

It is rare for Willie Mullins and Rich Ricci to suffer too many reverses with their powerful battalion in the novice department and Valyssa Monterg will be expected to put the record straight at Tramore.

The French mare was successful in three bumpers in her native land and was sent off the 4-9 favourite to make a winning start for the champion trainer at Thurles last month.

Held up by Ruby Walsh, the response was disappointing when she was asked to make up ground and in the end she could manage no better than third to Annamatopoeia, who has run well since.

Mulins has opted to come back quite significantly in trip to two miles in the Online Tickets From www.tramore-racecourse.com Mares Maiden Hurdle from the near two-mile-seven she faced at Thurles.

Mini Vic is an intriguing contender in the Waterford & Tramore Supporters Club Handicap Hurdle.

Liz Doyle's inmate has been plying her trade in more valuable races, including when finishing a creditable sixth in a competitive affair at Navan.

The course and distance winner faces stiff opposition from recent scorer The Bold Beckey and Halling's Treasure, who emerged with credit after a bold front-running bid at Limerick.

The powerful Gordon Elliott and Gigginstown House Stud partnership have leading claims elsewhere on the card.

Their Speed Demon attempts to win for the first time under Rules in the 2015 Tramore Annual Badge Great Gift For Christmas Maiden Hurdle.

The 60,000 euro purchase showed a modicum of improvement at Fairyhouse on his second outing under Rules and can continue on an upward trajectory.

Altiepix - another winner between the flags - reverts to bumper company in the Ring In The New Year On Jan 1st At Tramore Ladies INH Flat Race.

Nina Carberry's mount performed admirably when second over timber at Punchestown and a repeat of that effort should give him a live chance.

The Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning partnership of Jim Culloty and Davy Russell reunite with Company Coming in the Follow Tramore Racecourse On Facebook Beginners Chase.

The son of Presenting was runner-up on his first look at regulation fences last month and may improve for the outing.

The Waterford & Tramore Directors Handicap Chase is a difficult puzzle to solve, with Halls Bridge setting a decent standard after his victory at Wexford.