Sir Allen© Photo Healy Racing
The stars are reappearing as the National Hunt season continues to gain pace in Ireland and the UK and this weekend Marine Nationale is top billing at Naas on Sunday. The exciting chaser makes his comeback in the Grade Three Barberstown Castle Chase following a spell on the sidelines due to a minor suspensory injury. It looks the perfect opportunity to get him back to winning ways.
There is a host of competitive action on offer and plenty of big prices for punters - our experts have analysed the form and you can get up to €100 to spend on the action with Tonybet.
Sir Allen (nap) 14:00 Naas Sunday Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle (Listed)
Sir Allen was a promising Juvenile hurdler in the early part of last season and won a decent contest over this course. He lost his form afterwards, but has bounced back to his best on the Flat this Autumn and has a race fitness advantage over several of his rivals here. With a feather weight on his back he will be difficult to beat.
Vasda Queen 14:47 Gowran Park, Saturday Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle (Listed)
This ex-Willie Mullins trained mare has been showing consistent form over hurdles since fitted with a tongue-strap and looks solid each-way value in this contest. She won a bumper on Good ground and was placed over hurdles last time on similar going to today so can be expected to run her race once again.
Get the weekend off to a flyer with an Irish Formscan selection:
A Law Of Her Own 11:52 Gowran Park, Saturday Mares Beginners Steeplechase
A Law Of Her Own won a bumper and handicap hurdle for Peter Fahey and following a spell with Dan Skelton, has rejoined the Monasterevin trainer this year.
The point-to-point winner has been placed on all three starts since switched to fences, including when third to Pink In The Park in a Listed race at Clonmel on Thursday.
Air Drop likes to force the pace and has been placed twice since sent chasing but appears held by the selection on a line through San Salvador.
Nara kept good company in juvenile hurdles last term but fell on her chasing debut at Sligo last month.
Betting Expert’s Stephen Harris unearths the value in the UK.
Albany 3.10 Doncaster, Saturday Listed Fillies' Stakes 1m2f
Ralph Beckett has enjoyed a stellar season (13 winners in the last 14 days at every level), and his classy performer has the advantage of coming into this listed prize fresh after just one run this summer.
The Changing Man 3.30 Wincanton, Saturday Handicap Chase 3m1f
Joe Tizzard has his team in terrific form with 5 winners in the last 14 days, and his progressive chaser looks a very interesting runner here from the foot of the weights under Brendan Powell.
