'He may prove hard to stop' - Brian Dowling with two selections from Roscommon

Homme D’un Soir
5.25 Roscommon
1pt win

Plenty of runners have questions to answer in the opening 2m beginners' chase and, with that in mind, a chance is taken on chase debutant Homme D’Un Soir.

He may lack chasing experience but the six-year-old is rated 122 over hurdles, higher than any other runner in the 11-strong field, and if running anywhere near that level he may prove hard to stop.

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Published on 1 August 2022inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:56, 1 August 2022

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