Angus McNae: My top tips for Downpatrick and Carlisle

We have a low-key feel on Sunday after the highs of Cheltenham, but I nonetheless have four selections for you to hopefully continue the winning momentum after two winners last week.

2.40 Downpatrick: Authorized Art

Willie Mullins had 10 winners at the Cheltenham Festival and he can secure another victory here - albeit in much calmer waters.

Authorized Art is dropping in trip and that is the key to his chance here. He has clearly not got home over three miles on his last two starts and dropping back to this 2m 2f trip looks to be ideal.

Authorized Art is lightly-raced since winning a Punchestown novice in 2019 which suggests he has not been easy to train, but he seems to be up and running now and this is a good opportunity for him.

3.15 Downpatrick: Hascoeur Clermont

I am going to take a chance on this him at a big price as he steps into a handicap for the first time.

Hascoeur Clermont has earned a mark of 99 after three runs in maiden hurdles and he flashed enough ability in those runs to suggest he may be quite well-treated. He is certainly less exposed than his rivals, many of which are completely out of form.

Gavin Cromwell will be on a high after the success of Flooring Porter in the Stayers' Hurdle and the trainer has a fine record in getting horses to improve. This could be another winner for his upwardly operation.

4.20 Downpatrick: Memory Of Youth

This consistent gelding is switched to to handicap chasing and looks to be well-treated.

Memory Of Youth has been in good form over hurdles and his last win in that sphere came two starts ago off a mark of 94. He gets to race in this chase off a lowly 78 and this is clearly a very good opportunity for him to win again.

Memory Of Youth has only run in three chases so far and was in no sort of form at the time, thus he has such a generous mark to race off. Given he appears to be in good form now he could easily take full advantage.

4.35 Carlisle: Penpal

There was a good deal of promise in his previous run here at Carlisle and he can take another step forward here.

Penpal's mark has tumbled from 118 to 81 and it looked like he was ready to take advantage last time, making much of the running and only fading late on to finish fourth. Those tactics are likely to be employed again and being prominently ridden is an advantage on this inner hurdles course.

I am hoping Penpal will be left alone in front and can take advantage of his lowly mark now that he seems to be finding his best form.