GordonElliott

16:00 - Discoteca

The more the ground dries out the better for him. He has a 10lb penalty to carry for his recent wins over hurdles but he's in great form and we have to be hopeful of a big run from him.

The only concern is that he has to concede weight to all his rivals and Dermot Weld, who has a great record in the race (four wins in last eight years), saddles an interesting hurdling newcomer.

Our horse is still entered in Thursday's Galway Hurdle and if everything goes well today then he could also run there. He needs a couple of horses to come out of that race if he's to get in but today's race will give a little bit more experience.

Davy Russell rides and it'd be great to get the week off to a winning start with our only runner of the day.

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