Saturday can be chalked off as a poor day with my tip Hell Bent finishing 12th. Despite being upset in the stalls he was prominent and was 6th approaching the straight however he had nothing extra from just over a furlong out and weakened. The 7/4 favourite Team Of Firsts won by 3 1/4 lengths.
Another jam packed Sunday sees 8 races at both Naas and Limerick. The feature at Naas is the 4.00 when 8 begin the Lodge Park Stud Irish EBF Park Express Stakes. Parent's Prayer is a progressive horse who signed off last season with a win over this course and race distance back in October,she returns after 161 days and definitely has more to offer and gets the nod ahead of Fantasy Lady who's last run was a win at The Curragh where she came home by a short head. This improving horse also makes her season return here and should not be taken lightly. The pick of the rest is Eylara who made a promising debut finishing second at Gowran Park in September, she built on that when winning by 2 lengths at Leopardstown 155 days ago. She should improve and be in the mix here. Over at Limerick the highlight comes at 5.30 when 10 start the Kevin McManus Bookmaker Champion Flat Race. Belle Metal was an impressive 12 length winner on debut at Naas 74 days ago,she will definitely improve and is the one to beat here. Boothan Boy looks like the main threat he was a very good second on debut at Navan earlier this month he can definitely build on that and will be up there in this one. The one who could spring a surprise is Silas Marner who showed potential when finishing second at Leopardstown 21 days ago despite being 7 1/2 lengths behind the winner Dark Raven don't overlook him. The other big race on the card comes before the main event at 4.20 when just 5 line-up for the Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase. The standout horse is Chatham Street Lad who finished 4th in the Marsh Novices Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and despite the quick turnaround he should be too good for his rivals. Of those Full Time Score is the one who could challenge he is looking for a hat-trick after wins at Fairyhouse and Gowran Park and could spoil the party.
Big race predictions: Naas: 2: Parent's Prayer Limerick: 4.20: 2: Chatham Street Lad
5.30: 10: Belle Metal.
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