Rails pitch gives strong-running Chris opportunity to pounce late

SLIPPY CHRIS can double his career tally by making full use of the inside draw to land Tralee's A4 finale over 525 yards at 2.18.

James O'Rourke's dog does his best work in the second half of contests so staying within striking distance is key and he should get a decent early run on the rails in that regard.

That being the case, he can prove strongest in the closing stages to add to his sole previous win in similar company back in April.

Other fancies at the Kingdom Stadium are Lulu O'Connell's Teevee Coco (11.13), Eddie Costello's Riverfield Tiger (11.45) and Donal O'Mahony's Millridge Areil (12.04).

Valley is the afternoon venue where Frank Bryce's Blackheath Ellen (3.59) makes most appeal, while Sam Atkinson's Caseys Jake (6.46) is best at Star Pelaw this evening.

Slippy Chris (nap)
T1 Tralee 2.18