Preview BALLINROBE 21st Jul

A mixed fixture at Ballinrobe kicks off with the Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Coranna Handicap at 5.40.

If first reserve Molton Rock gets a run, Tom Hogan would be triple-handed and Saranjo is the pick given the manner of his facile win at Killarney.

But that was a modest contest and Compton Court will be a tough nut to crack. John Carr's charge found Eritrea too strong when bidding to justify market confidence at Bellewstown and this is easier.

Art Sleuth has bumped into some decent opposition and is another to have his sights lowered in the Blue Thunder Fast Foods Median Auction Maiden.

Less than three lengths behind Marjalina last season, he was just touched off by a head on his latest appearance and there won't be many more straightforward opportunities than this.

Damasque also attempts to go one better in the Paddy Smyth Memorial Handicap, having been pipped by Send Me Home on the Dundalk all-weather.

He holds fifth-placed Salishan on that evidence, but handicap debutante Boston Common could be a challenger if she makes natural improvement from an encouraging return after a two-year absence.

The progression of Aseasyas stopped abruptly at Killarney but it would be folly to dismiss him on the back of that one outing in the Cummins Homevalue Hardware Handicap.

Even so, Jack Rio shaped like an imminent winner when chasing home the enigmatic Quai Du Roi at Sligo, while Rock And Roll Kid could leave all known form behind now he steps into handicap company.

Over jumps, The Boss Roche bids to atone for letting down favourite backers in the Centra Handicap Chase, but the handicapper may not have got to grips with the hat-trick seeking Clear Gold yet.

Former smart hurdlers Holly Tree and Power Elite cross swords in the McDonalds Motors Beginners Chase, but neither is a reliable proposition and the latter was behind the reopposing Killenaule Boy last time.

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