Charlie Swan was out of luck with his two runners at Chepstow yesterday but he may be back in the winner's enclosure after Streamstown has contested the Bank of Ireland Finance Novice Chase at Clonmel this afternoon.

Streamstown had fortune on his side when a slipped saddle allowed him to shade the verdict over Star Service at Punchestown last month, but he was an unlucky loser at Thurles next time when he sprawled badly on landing at the last, presenting the race to Storm Ten..

Philip Carberry deputises for brother Paul and, with his claim, Streamstown should readily hold the challenges of Right'N'Royal and Andrea Cova.

Since winning his maiden hurdle back in October, Kirmar has been performing consistently well, without, however, adding to that lone success. The Surehaul Mercedes Hurdle looks an ideal opportunity to call a halt to that frustrating run.

Life Of A River is 2 lb. wrong at the weights for the Bank Of Ireland Finance Handicap Chase, but with Philip Carberry claiming again, he might be worth taking a chance with here. He was a fair third to Zourito over two miles at Naas and over this extra mile he may hold off Unforgotten Star and Change the Script.

The Bank Of Ireland Finance Handicap Hurdle is The Hen Hut's first venture into this type of event, but such was the ease of his victory in a Thurles maiden this month, that he might have the ability to see off more experienced rivals.

Just what the purpose of bumper races is not readily apparent, with horses allowed to run over hurdles one day and switch to flat the next.

Tisrabraq has shown ability in both types of events in recent weeks and, although there are newcomers from the stables of Willie Mullins, Edward O'Grady and Noel Meade to consider, he might oblige at reasonable odds. In his two hurdles starts, Cardinal Mark has finished lame and his saddle has slipped. So taking a short price is probably not advisable, yet he is impossible to oppose in the opener.