In the 8.25 Shabra Charity Handicap today at Leopardstown, we have a very popular favourite in Lagotovegas but our Irish expert thinks he has an ace up his sleeve with POKER GOLD.

Yet to be seen winning on turf on the flat, he has recorded victories on artificial surfaces both at Lingfield and Dundlak more recently. Last seen running out possibly a disappointing runner-up at Tramore as joint 5/2 favourite, we don't think we have seen the best of this Willie Mullins runner now under Emmet. 430 days off the track leave us with little insight into how he could be fairing under new stewardship but feel that the 8/1 may be a little on the generous side with a few around him in the betting with equal questions to answer.

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Earlier on the card in the group 3 7f stakes at 7.55, we again look to oppose the market leaders and find a little value. We do so with top rated GORDON LORD BYRON who no one would argue has probably not run up to his best form so far this season. Both outings have come at the Curragh and think that the switch here could be in his favour although it is noted he has yet to win beyond six furlongs. This isn't a strong group 3 though and his odds underestimate his chance at the best of his form

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