Course winner Jack looks a likely lad to follow up

STONEHALL JACK can continue the revival in form shown at Kilbeggan two weeks ago by winning over the same course and 3m1f trip this evening (7.10).

The seven-year-old, on whom Luke Dempsey dictated the pace throughout to record a first chase success at the 20th attempt, has got away with a 6lb rise in the ratings. Not only does that mean he receives weight from his eight rivals in this better-class handicap, but he remains 12lb below the mark he was originally handed as a novice towards the end of the season before last.

It would be hard to deny that mark provided an inflated idea of his ability, and yet he showed a fair level of consistency at that stage of his career before losing his way last season. A third placing at Tramore last month gave a clear hint he had found his level, and he relished to the return to today's venue where he has previously finished close-up in fifth in a 2m4f handicap chase in June.