Preview tipperary 25th Jun

The highlight of Tipperary's seven-race card is the BBQ Night At Tipperary Race and Croisultan must have every chance dropping back to the minimum distance.

Liam McAteer's promising three-year-old palpably failed to handle the track at Epsom when last of nine in the Surrey Stakes, but his previous easy defeat of Sugar Free at Navan reads well in light of that filly's subsequent exploits.

Ger Lyons' 99-rated Rain Delayed is next best on official figures and can't be ignored, having followed his Down Royal win with a creditable third behind Triple Aspect in Listed company at Sandown.

The small field is completed by consistent performer Douze Points, and Kardyls Hope, who has plenty to find with the principals.

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden opens proceedings at 5.50 and while previous experience is likely to stand Newpark Rio and Dream Dream Dream in good stead, Tommy Stack's newcomer Capulet Monteque won't need to be a world-beater to make a winning start.

The Camacho filly made 37,000 euros at the sales and her American pedigree suggests the fast ground could suit ideally.

Liberty Island was rewarded for his consistency when scoring back on turf at Down Royal on Friday but has to shoulder a 5lb penalty for that success in the Stonethrower Handicap.

He shouldn't be far away if in a similar mood, though, while Morrigan could figure if bouncing back in first-time blinkers. Navan winner Hello Man is another to consider despite the burden of top weight.

Dermot Weld's Sajja showed enough on his Listowel debut to suggest the Thomastown Castle Stables Median Auction Maiden can go his way, but strong market support for one of the newcomers could be worth taking into account.

No Trimmings had Lord Kenmare back in third when winning at Navan recently and can confirm superiority in the Galtee Walking Club Handicap, while Bannow Rose looks to be nearing a first victory and can deliver the goods in the Freshford Maiden.

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