Leopardstown tips, racecard, declarations and preview for the meeting live on Racing TV this Sunday, February 3
Leopardstown hosts a cracking card on Sunday and we've got everything you need if you're at the track or on your sofa
DAY TWO of the Dublin Racing Festival is an absolute belter.
There are four Grade 1's and a number of hot handicaps to enjoy at Leopardstown this Sunday.
Race 1 - 12.40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Paddy Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle
SINORIA could hardly have been more impressive when winning by a wide-margin at Down Royal.
She goes handicapping off a very tempting mark and could prove a class apart.
The in-form Court Maid is feared most ahead of Sassy Diva.
VERDICT - 1. Sinoria 2. Court Maid 3. Sassy Diva
Race 2 - 1.15 Tattersalls Ireland Spring Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1)
Smart Flat recruit SIR EREC made a winning introduction over hurdles 38 days ago.
He only beat the reopposing Tiger Tap Tap by a neck on that occasion but is expected to take another step forward and confirm the form.
Chief Justice should run his usual good race and can hit the frame.
VERDICT - 1. Sir Erec 2. Tiger Tap Tap 3. Chief Justice
Race 3 - 1.50 Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
VISION D'HONNEUR built on the promise of his hurdling debut when winning easily at Punchestown last month.
He is an exciting prospect and can land this en route to a tilt at the Supreme at Cheltenham.
Aramon and Klassical Dream can fight it out for the silver medal.
VERDICT - 1. Vision D'Honneur 2. Aramon 3. Klassical Dream
Race 4 - 2.25 William Fry Handicap Hurdle
Plenty in with chances but it could pay to side with MARY FRANCES at a big price.
She shaped with plenty of promise on her return from a lay-off at Cork and is still open to progress in this sphere.
Flawless Escape heads a long list of dangers that includes Pleasure Dome, Dallas Des Pictons and Cuneo.
VERDICT - 1. Mary Frances 2. Flawless Escape 3. Pleasure Dome
Race 5 - 3.00 Flogas Novice Chase (Grade 1)
British raider LA BAGUE AU ROI has been flawless in her three starts over fences to date.
She was foot-perfect when beating a strong Grade 1 field at Kempton on Boxing Day and she can make the most of her 7lb sex allowance.
Delta Work is Ireland's best staying novice chaser at present and he won't go down without a fight.
Winter Escape and Hardline won't be far away in a brilliant race.
VERDICT - 1. La Bague Au Roi 2. Delta Work 3. Winter Escape
Race 6 - 3.35 Unibet Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1)
AL BOUM PHOTO returned to action with an authoritative win at Tramore on New Year's Day.
The high-class seven-year-old is still on the upgrade and he shades the vote in a fiercely competitive renewal.
Road To Respect stumbled at a crucial point when third in the Savills Chase here over Christmas and did well to finish third.
He is a big danger, while the likes of Monalee, Bellshill and Anibale Fly all have a part to play.
VERDICT - 1. Al Boum Photo 2. Road To Respect 3. Monalee
Race 7 - 4.10 Abbey International Leopardstown Handicap Chase
SPEAKER CONNOLLY showed improved form when winning over C&D in December.
He is improving and can strike again at the chief expense of Cubomania.
De Name Escapes Me flopped last time but could go close if bouncing back.
VERDICT - 1. Speaker Connolly 2. Cubomania 3. De Name Escapes Me
Race 8 - 4.40 Coolmore N.H. Sires Irish EBF Mares I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 2)
REBEL OG was a beaten favourite at Punchestown in November.
He had been seriously impressive on his previous start, though, so it's too soon to write him off.
Bigbadandbeautiful and Santa Rossa are the pick of the opposition.
VERDICT - 1. Rebel Og 2. Bigbadandbeautiful 3. Santa Rossa