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This Class 2 Veterans' Handicap Chase over three miles and half a furlong plays right into the hands of track specialist Credo. She holds a perfect strike rate at Carlisle, having won her only previous start at the course in this very race exactly twelve months ago. The conditions on Sunday are soft, and Credo is already a winner on such ground. Crucially, she lines up here off a rating of 127, which is 3lb lower than the mark she defied to win this contest in 2025.

While she was beaten in a higher-grade handicap last month, this return to veteran company and a familiar hunting ground makes her a formidable prospect. Trainer Anthony Honeyball and jockey Rex Dingle both maintain a 100% strike rate at the track over the last five seasons, providing a level of clinical local efficiency that is difficult to ignore in a staying chase of this nature.

Better Times Ahead looks exceptionally well-treated as he reverts to hurdles in this 2m3f handicap. He arrives in peak condition, having just missed out on victory in the prestigious Thyestes Chase, where he finished second in a desperate finish on heavy ground. His current hurdle rating of 118 is the focal point here; it is 13lb lower than his mark over fences, effectively making him a well-handicapped runner in this field.

He is already a course winner at Naas and has proven his ability to handle the testing heavy going. With Mark Walsh booked for the ride, the combination of a massive weight advantage relative to his chase form and proven track suitability makes him the most authoritative choice. The Robert Tyner stable is also in good form, boasting a 25% strike rate over the last fortnight, ensuring the horse arrives ready to capitalise on this lower timber mark.

Stamina and consistency define Porter In The Park’s profile heading into this 3m2f stayers' qualifier. This nine-year-old mare has finished in the top three in all six of her most recent outings, illustrating a remarkably reliable level of performance. She is a four-time winner on good ground, which she encounters again today, and her record over three miles or further is a significant asset in a race that requires a deep reservoir of energy.

Carrying 10st 12lb, she sits comfortably in the middle of the handicap, and the 10lb claim of jockey Cameron Johnstone-Baker further lightens her load. Emma Lavelle’s yard is performing well with an 11% strike rate lately. While others in the field have questions regarding recent form or distance preferences, Porter In The Park is a proven stayer with the tactical versatility to thrive in this small-field environment.

Colcannon established himself as a top-tier bumper performer before making the switch to obstacles. Although he was tailed off on his most recent outing, his overall profile suggests he is the class act in this maiden hurdle field. He has finished in the first three in 30% of his starts on heavy ground and possesses a high level of talent that his rivals have yet to match under rules.

His primary threat appears to be Sine Qua Non, who has been off the track for over a year, or Doctor Elvis, who showed improvement when fourth last time out. However, Noel Meade's charge has the benefit of strong Sam Ewing in the saddle and a career-best RPR of 127, which sets the standard here. If he reproduces the form of his earlier bumper runs and his hurdle debut, he represents the most likely winner in a race where many of the opposition have already failed to complete or been soundly beaten.