The Lowdown: going updates and news after Thurles passes morning inspection

Today's news

• TOP PROSPECT: King George third Footpad is the star turn at Thurles today and appears the one to beat in the Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase (2.45)

• CHAMPION IN WAITING: Defi Du Seuil was the standout performance in Ascot's Clarence House Chase yesterday and is now favourite for the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival

• NO GO: Stayers' Hurdle dark horse Sams Profile will not make the festival after being ruled out yesterday by trainer Mouse Morris

• QUICK REAPPEARANCE: Wanaasah, an easy winner at Wolverhampton on Wednesday, is back for more (12.50) this afternoon

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Today's meetings

**STAR MEETING**
Thurles (first race 1.00)
The classy Footpad, so impressive in the 2018 Arkle, looked a non-stayer in the King George, so is likely to be much happier over 2m4½f and remains a talented performer. Read the preview here.
Going Soft to yielding
SPOTLIGHT TIP: Festival D'ex (1.35)

Ayr (12.40)
Going Heavy
Rail movements: 12.40 & 3.30 +63yds, 1.15 & 4.00 +84yds, 1.50 +48yds, 2.25 +92yds and 3.00 +72yds

Wolverhampton (AW) (12.50)
Going Standard

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Today's tips

Cathal Gahan's top tip

Cut The Mustard (3.20 Thurles)
Was at ease on soft to heavy ground when scoring on her debut over fences last month and has the makings of a smart chaser.

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