DORANS RIVER looked a different proposition at Downpatrick last time out when he seemed to use more suitable conditions combined with a new top trainer in Gordon Elliott to his advantage and won with something in hand. If repeating that performance under a 3lb penalty (which shouldn't prove too much of an issue), he can secure a second win over hurdles here. It may be
Little Folke who chases him home, having been unlucky to be beaten narrowly at Cork last time, while
Blast of Koeman is another who must concede weight (and more of it at that), but looks to be one of the biggest improvers in the race.
- Dorans River
- Little Folke
- Blast Of Koeman