Babbling Stream, left© Photo Healy Racing
Babbling Stream is very popular in the opening maiden hurdle at Naas. The Willie Mullins representative has been backed from 15/8 to 11/10. Rogue Trader (pulled up last-time out) and Unzing (fell when last seen) both have their supporters in the two mile handicap chase at 3.20pm. They are now 7/1 and 6/1 respectively. Top-weight Leap Dearg who is a double course and distance winner, has shortened to 9/2 from 6/1. My Hometown is a notable non runner.
Punters have latched onto Ballyroe Rambler in the two mile handicap hurdle (4.20pm). Mikey Fogarty's mount is 11/4 from 7/2 after a runner-up finish over course and distance last month. Alisier D'irlande is solid in the beginners' chase. He is trading at 10/11 having been available at 5/4.