Asian Royale attracted heavy support in the betting ring at Clonmel on Thursday, only to be beaten a neck into second place by Jamie's Boy.

Niall Madden takes the mount today and the duo are expected to recoup some of those losses in the paddypowerpoker. com Handicap Hurdle.

The feature event is the paddypower. com Cork Grand National in which Noel Meade's Mattock Ranger will have his share of supporters.

Last year's winner Penny Hall is another to be considered, but it may pay to take a chance instead with Hordago.

Meanwhile at Leopardstown, Seamus Heffernan should get off to a good start by collecting on the Aidan O'Brien-trained duo Halfway To Heaven and Poet in the first two races. The Leopardstown November Handicap looks to be a competitive affair in which Mrs Gillow is a tentative choice to oblige.