EXECUTIVE OPTIONS, who was challenging in third place when crashing at the second last in an incident packed Heineken Chase at Punchetown, turns out for the Carroll Trophy Handicap Hurdle at Dundalk this evening. In what looks certain to be testing condition, he should go close with his light weight.

The seven year old had his only outing over hurdles 12 months ago when beating Back Bar in a maiden hurdle over 21 furlongs at Navan. That was a decent performance, and as he receives 21lb from the Punchestown third, Tryfirion, to whom he would be conceding 1lb in a chase, Executive Options is a sporting nap.

Sigma Comms, who some observers thought was unlucky not to be awarded the race after been beaten in a photo finish at the Curragh last Saturday, is hard to oppose in the Mountain Handicap.

Tikashar was giving weight to the first two home when a close third to Pegwood and Megascene in a Curragh handicap. The John Oxx trained runner is a confident choice in the Dowdallshill Maiden. Sergentti, who ran well on her debut when apprentice ridden at the Curragh, could be a danger.

Minella Express, successful over an extended two miles at Thurles when making all the running, is chosen to take the longer Mickey McArdle Handicap Chase. The seven year old ran a cracking race over today's trip when runner up to Go Go Gallant at Gowran in April and is fancied to beat Another Grouse.