Stephen Tips History

Five of the last six head to head meetings have been won by Shamrock Rovers, the last of which was a comprehensive 4-1 home win. Drogheda lost their last home game 4-1 to Bohs and with eight defeats in ten I fancy Rovers to win this at very worst a score draw.

Seven points from nine have really pulled Galway out of the relegation zone but they are only a point above the drop right now. After beating Derry and Sligo at home they travel to Bray where they won last year. Both teams to score.

Serbia have scored at least one in all the group qualifiers and the reverse was a 3-2 win for Serbia at home. Three 1-1 draws in four for Austria who must win this fixture. BTTS.

5th, 4th and 3rd, Militry Decoration is progressing nicely and there is alot to suggest another improvement will come at Dundalk this evening. Smullen on board, the early 13/2 is long gone and Militry Decoration seems well fancied here.

Course and distance winner, Declarationofpeace should be far and away the quality horse here and can land this 5f opener.

Six wins from eight in the group, England have Kane, Vardy and Rashford scoring goals right now and Sterling and Alli are in fine form for their club sides. Slovenia were beaten away at Scotland and Slovakia, can only see England bagging another home win.

Kazakhstan have lost their last six Internationals, five of which were World Cup qualifiers resulting in them sitting bottom of the group with just two points and a -18 goal difference. Romania are tough to break down at home and they will want to sign off a poor campaign with a win in front of their own.

With Montenegro playing Denmark this is a real opportunity for Poland to secure their passage to the World Cup next summer. Armenia have lost their last three qualifiers and were beaten 2-1 in Poland. Big game for the Poles, fancy them to get the away win.

Since the run early January in Cork, Knockraha King looks to be the real deal with a win over similar distance in Clonmel and 2nd place finishes in Tipperary, Thurles and Limerick. Has to be fancied today and Paul Townend who is on board is having a good day so far. Back the favourite.

Third at Tranmore back in April, Just Get Cracking has ran some decent races the last few months in Fairyhouse and Leopardstown. Two time winner at this track and some money coming for the Paul Townend ride.

Won at Tranmore over 2m5f in early June, the best of Courtin BB's recent rides was off the 2m mark when running here on the 17th August. Ground should suit and a course winner, worth an each way interest.

Trainer in really good form right now and Grallagh has been backed from 12/1 into 8/1 before the opener at Tramore. Best run of three at Bellewstown last time out, could surprise here. Backed each way.

12/1 backed into 15/2 at time of writing, Emmet Mullins trained A Smooth Criminal could spring a surprise on debut and the money for the two year old speaks volume. Back each way.

13/2 into 9/2 for Aidan O'Brien, Conquest looks an interesting prospect in this 1m handicap. Plenty of potential about this horse, will come good sooner rather than later.

20/1 backed into 10/1, there is money for Cacique Royale and the debut run in Naas last month was a good marker over 7f. The 1m today should be a better match for Cacique Royale and Shane Foley can push for the places in this maiden.

Fourth in Leopardstown and the Curragh the move up to a mile could be exactly what the doctor ordered for Minnie Haha and Colm O'Donoghoe can ride Jessica Harrington's filly to a win.

Decent runs at Navan and Down Royal last month over similar distances, Stewardess has been backed into 8/1 from 11/1 so the price has been nibbled at and Chris Hayes can challenge for a place.

Second in Fairyhouse in July, the drop from 6f to 5f should really suit Aurora Eclipse and Pat Smullen can land this maiden for trainer O'Callaghan.

Evens in the Racing Post already well backed, Brahma Bull won well at Ballinrobe and Listowel. The favourite should make it a hat trick for Mullins.

Ruby looking to make it a hat trick of wins on Rathvinden in 2017. A winner at Listowel two weeks ago, this looks to be right in the wheelhouse of the favourite.