Eskadron should prove hard to beat at Sligo this evening in the opening Ballymote Median Auction Maiden which looks a decent two-year-old event for the venue.
Ger Lyons' charge was just denied by a head in a decent Curragh maiden last time and this looks an easier task now.
The main danger to Eskadron may come from Dermot Weld's District Six. She could only finish a moderate seventh at Leopardstown last time, over a mile, but had run well at Gowran previously, over seven furlongs, and this drop back in trip should suit.
Stolen Light looks the one to beat on ratings in the Racecard Advertisement @ Sligo Maiden but he has been running over further and tackles 10 furlongs for the first time.
It may be worth taking a chance with Laurannah, who has been running well over this trip and shorter recently.
Platonic Affair was a good winner over course and distance last time and may follow up in the Sligo Racecourse Handicap.
Breaking Silence may make a winning start over hurdles in the Tom Hunt Motors Suzuki Maiden Hurdle while Jigalo looks a good bet in the concluding Handicap Hurdle.
In Britain, Alan Swinbank has enjoyed a profitable campaign to date and he could be celebrating another victory with Hill Billy Rock in the Brecks Saab Handicap at Beverley.
The Halling gelding failed to cut much ice in three starts in maiden company earlier in the year and also disappointed on his handicap debut two runs ago. However, he showed that he has been blessed with some ability when running out a convincing winner at Newcastle at the end of last month.
Hill Billy Rock appeared to appreciate the step up in trip to a mile and a half at Gosforth Park, and he looks set to build on that promising success now the penny has dropped.
Sir Nod will no doubt be popular with punters in the Brecks Chevrolet Handicap earlier on the card, but it could well pay to take a gamble on Throw The Dice.
He is reasonably drawn and the booking of Darryll Holland should be viewed as a definite positive following his win aboard stablemate Celtic Mill in a Listed contest on Friday.
Wishing On A Star can land the spoils in the Maiden Fillies' Stakes. The presence of La Spezia, who was a well-backed second over course and distance in August, should ensure that Eoghan O'Neill's filly goes off at a backable price and punters should take advantage.
