Hours best

Aidan O'Brien has a runner in the last at Wexford today and while Playing Hours is one of the lesser lights in the Ballydoyle…

Aidan O'Brien has a runner in the last at Wexford today and while Playing Hours is one of the lesser lights in the Ballydoyle yard, he should be up to landing this little race.

The front running tactics that saw him beat all but Piranesi at the Curragh two weeks ago should be ideal for this tight track.

The Jameson Handicap Chase looks a much more intriguing contest, however. It would be a brave punter that would totally dismiss the chances of any in the eight strong field but Martys Step may be up to scoring in this with an adequate round of jumping.

Fraser Carey's form has been at around the nine furlong mark but without winning. A bigger stamina test could be the key.

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Kieran Gaule looks to be riding the answer to the opener in the shape of Adradee, a 12-length winner at Tralee last time while Dante's Battle can complete an unusual treble by adding the twomile maiden to a Gowran hurdle and a Ballinrobe chase.

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column