Portumna claims are Crystal-clear in Mullingar's A4 evening closer

PORTUMNA CRYSTAL can make the most of a drop in class to regain the winning thread by taking Mullingar's A4 finale over 525 yards at 8.26.

Beatrice Steiner's bitch has been running quite well in marginally better grade and, in addition to the ease, she also gets the benefit of the inside draw.

Not the best of starters, that rails pitch increases her chances of a clear run early and she can turn within striking distance before asserting in the second half.

Earlier Mullingar selections are Ian Reilly's Rambling Gramoge (6.21) despite a trouble-marred start to his career and kennelmate Mias Sparkle (7.14).

There is morning Irish action at Kilkenny where the picks are the syndicate-owned Comer Hondo (11.45), Ray McNamara's Rays Jet (12.04) and, particularly, another syndicate-owned hopeful in Feed Me Cadburys (12.38).

Harlow has the usual Wednesday double-header with the suggestions being Darren Whitton's Jayar Rogue (11.54) who can make it four wins in five by seeing off A5 rivals, while Terry Nevin's Yo Coco (7.58) can complete a hat-trick at the evening fixture.

The afternoon venues are Doncaster and Valley with the respective picks being Enid Gowler's hat-trick seeking Keady Cashout (3.29) and Dave Hunt's veteran Sawpit Seagull (3.22).

Portumna Crystal (nap)
T1 Mullingar 8.26