There is a competitive card at Leopardstown on Thursday and Racing Post tipster Graeme Rodway returns with his best bets at the Dublin track.

Graeme Rodway's tips

6.00 Leopardstown - Fastman @ 8/1
7.00 Leopardstown - Howyoulikethat @ 12/1
8.00 Leopardstown - Morph Speed @ 6/1

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6.00 Leopardstown - Fastman @ 8/1

The Skippio Express Collection Handicap (6.00) is a wide-open race, but the key to finding the winner might be a similar contest that was run over course and distance 20 days ago.

That race was won by Chavajod and FASTMAN was second, but the latter has a 7lb swing in the weights this time and looks capable of reversing those places on these more favourable terms.

Fastman also probably did a bit too much too soon last time. The race was run in a good time for the grade and he went for home a long way out after racing prominently. He was therefore among those who helped set the frantic early fractions and did well to finish second.

In contrast, Chavajod was ridden with extreme patience and was able to pick off Fastman late. He therefore enjoyed a better run than my selection and was probably flattered to win by a two-length margin. There shouldn't have been that much between them at the finishing line.

That was also Fastman's first run since November, so he probably needed the run, and I'm expecting him to take a big step forward this time. That should be enough to go one better.

GRAEME RODWAY'S TIP

Fastman @ 8/1 - 1pt win

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7.00 Leopardstown - Howyoulikethat @ 12/1

The Plusvital Speed Gene Handicap (7.00) is another tough race, but HOWYOULIKETHAT made an eye-catching seasonal reappearance last time and might be capable of building on that here.

The son of Requinto finished a well-held 10th of 20 that day in a mile handicap at the Curragh, but he was drawn wide in stall 20 and had to take the outside route throughout.

He was still on the outside of the field in the straight and made relentless late headway to finish on the heels of the leaders, looking no stronger than in the final couple of furlongs.

That race was run in a solid time and Howyoulikethat appeared to be in need of a stiffer test. The extra furlong here could be exactly what he needs and it might bring some improvement.

Howyoulikethat is entitled to progress with that first run since December under his belt and he has won over a mile at this course, so is evidently well suited by the Leopardstown test.

Ben Coen was on board for his last win at Dundalk and is back on for the first time since.

GRAEME RODWAY'S TIP

Howyoulikethat @ 12/1 - 1pt win

8.00 Leopardstown - Morph Speed @ 6/1

The WILD YOUTH Apprentice Handicap (8.00) looks like a good opportunity for another course winner as MORPH SPEED is slowly getting his act together for Joseph O’Brien's team.

Morph Speed has had just two runs for this stable and showned signs of a return to form on both occasions. 

He was beaten less than five lengths when seventh over an inadequate 1m2f at Cork in April and then beat 10 of his 17 rivals in a competitive race at the Curragh last time.

He appeared to be well suited by the return to a longer trip that day and this 1m5f should be perfect for him as his sole win at the track came at this intermediate distance two years ago.

Morph Speed is partnered by Conor Stone-Walsh, who has quickly made a name for himself in Ireland and looks value for his 7lb claim. That might help the selection get back on track.

GRAEME RODWAY'S TIP

Morph Speed @ 6/1 - 1pt win

Graeme Rodway's tips

6.00 Leopardstown - Fastman @ 8/1
7.00 Leopardstown - Howyoulikethat @ 12/1
8.00 Leopardstown - Morph Speed @ 6/1

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Graeme Rodway

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