Star set to shine

Kieren Fallon is on duty this evening at Naas, where he teams up with a pair of David Wachman-trained newcomers.

Kieren Fallon is on duty this evening at Naas, where he teams up with a pair of David Wachman-trained newcomers.

The Kingmambo filly Hidden Heart has her debut in the juvenile maiden but could have a tough task against the experienced Gee Kel, whose form includes a second to Brazilian Bride in a Group 3 over the course and distance.

Fallon may have better luck on Air Commander, a Danehill Dancer colt who won't have to be brilliant to win first time of asking in the Auction Maiden.

Royal Intrigue is a ratings stand-out in the concluding mile-and-a-quarter race, but John Murtagh's mount Medico is in winning form and could add to a narrow success at Leopardstown last time. Murtagh is on Eastern Appeal in the three-runner opener, but Cheyenne Star comes here on the back of a good run at Cork behind Waterways.

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Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

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