Fran Berry Dundalk tips for Friday December 20

Last Friday was really satisfying having hit the crossbar a few times with each-way selections earlier in the autumn so hopefully we can kick on with a few more winners tonight.

It's competitive stuff again so I can't make any promises but there are some tempting prices knocking about including a good bet in the first race at 4.45.

Chanell Eclipse (4.45 Dundalk)

Chanell Eclipse looks one of the bets of the night for me – put a line through the first run as he completely blew the start and the last time was effectively her debut. Fozzy Stack's Cable Bay filly was trapped wide but kept on well from what looked like a poor draw. She's got less than half a length to find with Big Gossey and rates excellent value from an each-way perspective in a tight race.

Whatharm (5.15 Dundalk)

Whatharm only won by a very narrow margin here a month ago but was good value for the victory after travelling smoothly throughout before only just holding on. I reckon the drop to seven furlongs now will be absolutely ideal.

Homecoming (5.45 Dundalk)

Hieroglyphic is the favourite here but Homecoming has a chance of overturning their recent form. Ray Cody's filly has shown improvement from race one to two and she's better draw on this occasion in stall two.

Katiymann (6.45 Dundalk)

Katiyman has a decent chance if back to some of his previous runs, especially when second to Innamorare two starts ago. He's been off 30 days now and is best when fresh, while the addition of first time cheekpieces looks a positive move. As for the pace in the race, Katiymann looks like getting the ideal pace set-up and I can see the race falling apart and right into the selection's hands.

Simsir (7.45 Dundalk)

Simsir could be a Listed or Group horse operating in a handicap and I suspect a mark of 95 could give him a real chance here. He's short enough in the market but really impressed me on his first two starts and he's a nice physical specimen with loads of scope going forward. Jim Bolger's Bold Approach looks the main danger to me.

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