In Wednesday's only big race my selection Mean Fomhair finished 8th the 100/30 shot weakened 2 furlongs out and had to watch the 9/1 chance Comfort Line win the race he crossed the line 1/2 a length in front.
There are two further meetings on Thursday at Thurles and Navan with two features. The first is at Thurles at 3.17 when 9 begin the He'llberemembered Hurdle. The Bosses Oscar has had two wins in his career his last was at Leopardstown in December last year but he did run well in his last race where he stayed on to claim 5th in the Martin Pipe Handicap at Cheltenham in March and with this being his first run in 7 months he should challenge. Go Another One has had 2 wins from 4 runs this year they came at Cork in early August and Down Royal later in the same month,his last run was a third at Limerick 11 days ago and switching from chasing to hurdles means he should be respected. The other two that should go well are Robin Des Foret who didn't show his best form when finishing 6th at Listowel 29 days ago but returning to hurdles here means he has a chance while Due Reward can't be ruled out despite finishing 7th at Gowran Park 19 days ago his previous form which included a victory at Killarney in August last year means he deserves respect.
The days other main race is at Navan at 4.15 when 10 head down to the start for the Flower Hill Maiden. All eyes will be on Tiger Roll who begins his quest for a third Grand National without a fence in sight he has won the world's biggest steeplechase twice finishing 2 3/4 lengths in front in 2019 after the 30 fences. His last race was 7 months ago where he was second at the Cheltenham Festival but despite the long lay-off he will definitely challenge. This race does have a strong field with many who could spoil Tiger Roll's day, Jesse Evans is looking for his third win in a row after impressive victory's at Listowel in late September and Gowran Park 20 days ago where he came home by 8 lengths. Princess Vega last ran 17 months ago winning her debut race at Tramore by 7 1/2 lengths so don't rule her out while Ciel D'afrique will look to build on his two second place finishes in July his last being at Galway. Two others that could have a say are Greek Gladiator who impressed at The Curragh when finishing third a week ago and should improve and Bridge Native who has won three times this year her last at Galway in early September and she should build on a second at Limerick 11 days ago in what will be a competitive race.
Big race predictions: Thurles 3.17: 3: The Bosses Oscar Navan 4.15: 2: Jesse Evans.
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