Wed, January 01, 2025

BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA (5) was off the mark over hurdles with a narrow nose victory in a Wexford maiden hurdle. Now on handicap debut and can take advantage of a lenient mark. Top chance. PORTNACOO (1) rates highly. Denied a four-timer when placing 4.25L third in a Navan handicap hurdle. Expected to have no problem with the step up in trip. Can get back to winning ways. GAELIC DES CHASTYS (20) has not finished outside the top-two in 2024 including a 0.5L second over fences at Listowel during September. Dangerous. GOODIE GIRL (8) can find the placings after a 5L victory attempting a similar journey two runs ago.