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Coolfighter has won his last three jumps races and is likely to be popular for the Downe Travel & Best Dressed Lady Win A Luxury Trip To New York Handicap Hurdle in Downpatrick today.
Noel Dooly 's charge is stepping up in trip for this extended two mile five contest but, as a Tramore specialist, should relish this similar track in the north.
After a pair of runner-up finishes in Perth, Mountain Kingdom looks poised to deliver for local handler Colin McBratney in the Giltspur Scientific Best Dressed Man, Win A Trip To Abu Dhabi Maiden Hurdle.
Previous course winner Aurora's Dream and runner-up Maighnealta renew rivalry in the Thanking Murphy Jewellers For 30 Years Of Sponsorship Handicap Hurdle. The latter might overturn the form on 4lb better terms.
Bertie Bell has prospects in the Emma Carswell Miss Northern Ireland & Darren King Mr Ireland Maiden Hurdle. Davy Russell is a notable booking by Downpatrick trainer Brian Hamilton.
On recent hurdle form, Odit has solid credentials for the extended two and a quarter mile beginners' chase.
Meldrum Lad was placed in Tramore and should be involved at the business end of the Dr E F Logan OBE Memorial Handicap Steeplechase.
Bridge Native and Gordon Elliott's newcomer Duffgil Joe appear the pair to concentrate on in the bumper.
