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The team return with two selections on the flat from the Curragh on Sunday…

Hamish can return to winning form in the Listed On Course Bookmakers Finale Stakes (15:35) at the Curragh.

William Haggas' eight-year-old arrives on the back of a rock-solid run in the Group 2 Prix du Conseil de Paris at Longchamp, where he was only beaten a half-length by the highly-rated Goliath. Going back into calmer waters, this contest ought to be very winnable. 

He enjoys a fair enough record in Ireland, having placed second behind superstar-stayer Kyprios at the Irish course back in 2022. Trainer William Haggas, likewise, enjoys a 22% strike rate when sending them to the Curragh. 

Richard Kingscote has travelled over for the one ride aboard Hamish, which is possibly a tip in itself - stepping down in class and going back a furlong could prove to be a winning combination.

WIN – HAMISH – EVS 

San Aer went in the tracker last time out when finishing second at Killarney, and is taken to go one better in the On Course Bookmakers Premier Handicap (14:25) at the Curragh.

Under a hold-up ride from Billy Lee, Thomas Mullins' gelding did well to make up plenty of ground late on in the race and he demonstrated a strong turn of foot going through the line. San Aer enjoyed substantial market support that day, which perhaps implies more improvement to come.

The six-year-old has the benefit of a high draw, which is a boon at the Curragh, and is further assisted by the useful claimer Keithen Kennedy being onboard who takes off a handy 7lb. 

Statistically, Thomas Mullins boasts an £86 profit to a £1 level stake with only one previous runner at a meeting on the flat. With that in mind, San Aer ought to give a good account of himself on Sunday. 

EACH WAY – SAN AER – 10/1