Tipperary Picks

Expecting this to be run at a genuine clip. MEGA SPECULATOR finished 30 lengths off the winner last start at Clonmel when first up, has solid claims. RORKES DRIFT only just missed at only start, finishing a nose back from the winner at Limerick, could threaten. CULLIG resumes after a spell of 30 weeks, sneaky chance. CULLAGH WEST narrowly beaten at long odds last start at Clonmel on a soft track when first up, cannot be ruled out.

Expecting a solid tempo early in the race. MAHLERS COVE back after 26 week break and capable of racing on speed, genuine contender. SCEPTRED ISLE capable of racing on speed and has two placings from three runs this prep, could upset. BOSTON BONGO first-up after 32 week spell, cannot be ruled out. TOON TOWN let-up and capable of racing on speed, don't dismiss.

A race that should be solid pressure applied in early stages. JAZZ DE COTTE won at only start at Ayr on a soft track and rates highly with J W Kennedy retaining the ride, has solid claims. GORVITHO on debut and racing without trial, dangerous. COUMEENOOLE amongst the placegetters at only start running third at Gowran Park, don't treat lightly. CLONCLOUGH LADY resumes from a 33 week spell and only just missed at only start, finishing a nose back from the winner at Naas on a soft track, cannot be ruled out.

Anything is possible in this one. THE NAGGER REIDY coming off a win to break maiden at Listowel on a soft track when resuming, commands respect. TRUE LIGHT unwanted by the market but right up there last start at Galway. Has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, don't dismiss. MEXICAN MOONSHINE has genuine early speed and has run well in these conditions, the real danger in the race. CAMINO ROCK back from let-up and a winner at first outing this prep, in with a chance.

Tread warily in a tricky affair. GAYE WINNIE let-up and looks the leader, one of the main hopes. REBEL COWGIRL back from 35 week spell and has genuine early speed, right in this. MILANAWAY has genuine early speed and has two placings from three runs this prep, not without each-way claims. JUNIPER HILL back after 33 week break and looks the leader, don't dismiss.

Looks likely to be hot speed early. ONLY BY NIGHT back after 29 week break. Will come to hand quickly and a winner when last first-up at Limerick, genuine contender. WESTPORT COVE back after 29 week break. Proven first-up winning two from three when fresh and won at Thurles last go, the real danger in the race. MIRAZUR WEST first-up after 28 week spell and generally strong first-up placing at Leopardstown last attempt, don't treat lightly. CONYERS HILL has plenty of early speed and a likely leader, not without each-way claims.

Genuine speed engaged in this one. CAPTAIN CODY first-up after 33 week spell and has genuine early speed, has solid claims. CLEATUS POOLAW resumes from a 29 week spell and has a lot of early speed, include in exotics. SA MAJESTE looks the leader and goes well on a softer track, consider in exotics. SHANNON ROYALE resumes after a 35 week spell. Comes to hand quickly and placed at Fairyhouse when last first-up, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.