Down RoyalFri, May 31, 2024

FALCON EIGHT (1) ended last season with a G3 victory. Only beaten 3.75L seventh in a competitive handicap last time. Leading contender at this level. COUNTESS OF TYRONE (7) was a maiden winner last year. Appreciated the longer journey when 2L second recently and may continue to progress. THE VERY MAN (3) did well managing fifth hurdling earlier this month, Cannot be ruled out back on the flat. SERIOUS CHALLENGE (4) drops in grade and is worth a chance tackling this trip.