In the only feature race on Thursday my prediction didn't do as well as was hoped. Dunvegan was 5th at Thurles the 9/5 favourite was up with the leaders until 2 furlongs out when Hearts Are Turmps,3rd placed Snegurochka,runner up Llmig and the 9/2 winner Arcadian Sunrise all passed her.
Friday is another busy day with meetings at Downpatrick and Dundalk with a couple of feature races,the first is the 1.45 at Downpatrick when 11 start the I.N.H Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle. Tullybeg got no further then the first fence at Gowran Park a week ago before unseating his rider but his form before that was good including a win at Bellewstown in July and going up in trip here should not see him written off. Face The Odds has had two races over hurdles coming second at Down Royal in November last year but failing to reproduce that form when 6th at Thurles back in February but having 8 months off could easily see him bounce back. Captain MC impressed when 2nd on this Downpatrick course in mid September and he should go well again in this one while Stormy Judge is the other one to keep an eye on his last race was a creditable 5th in a 3 mile hurdle at Limerick in March and the combination of having 6 months off and a drop down in trip means he is respected.
The other main race of the day is at Dundalk at 7.00 when 14 go to post for the Dundalkstadium.com handicap. Leadership Race looks like the one to beat having won over this 7 furlong race distance and this Dundalk course twice both in October last year since then his best performance was a 2nd at Leopardstown back in early July and is a good shout to maintain his 100% record here. War Hero also loves Dundalk and 7 furlongs having won 3 times here lastly back in January this year so he should definitely be respected. Trading Point was a good second at Listowel 17 days ago and also knows Dundalk well having won here a year ago so don't rule him out while Acquiescent is also one to look at having had one win from 3 runs this year that came at Fairyhouse back in June and he may well be up there again with Geological and Katiymann the best outsiders who could have a say.
Big race predictions: Downpatrick 1.45: 2: Tullybeg 7.00 Dundalk 2: Leadership Race.
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