Handicapper has given track stalwart real chance in finale

An extra Dundalk meeting is the treat for Irish racing fans starved of midweek action of whatever hue it might be and, for a card with a seemingly bottomless pit of low-grade handicaps, it is surprising how many betting opportunities there seem to be.

The first division of the Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap (6.00) is a case in point and the one stands out is the Prunella Dobbs-trained Arbourfield.

This gelded son of Moss Vale has always produced his best here, both wins having come at this track this year and he has been dropped to a mark just a pound above his course and distance winning mark of three runs ago. In addition Billy Lee, who has ridden him to his two previous wins here, is back on board.