Thursday saw another one of my picks win with Avellino taking the big race at Clonmel. The 4/7 favourite was 3rd at halfway taking the lead just before the second last. She kept on well on the run-in to extend her advantage eventually coming home by 12 lengths.
It's a bumper day on Friday with 8 races at both Fairyhouse and Dundalk. The highlight at Fairyhouse comes at 4.20 when 16 begin the Fairyhouse Website For Merchandise Maiden Hurdle. Old Town Garde looked a promising horse when 6th on debut at Naas 33 days ago,he should improve and is the one to beat. Stablemate The Greek has showed modest form in his last two races his best finish was a 5th when last seen at Sligo back in August, a 169 day break and this being his hurdles debut means he should not be ruled out here. The other one with a chance is Gipsi Joe who returns to the course where he finished 6th in a novice hurdle 11 days ago that was also over this races distance so he definitely cannot be ruled out of this one. The main event at Dundalk is at 7.30 when 8 line-up for the Hollywoodbets Patton Stakes. Messidor was at her best when winning on this course at the beginning of December and despite going up in trip she is still the best horse. Zozimus also enjoys this course his last run here was a 4 length win back in November and he should definitely be respected. The only other one with a chance is Lovely Esteem who's last run was a 2 1/2 length win on this course 42 days ago. She is definitely open to further improvement and could easily spring a surprise here.
Big race predictions: Fairyhouse: 13: Old Town Garde Dundalk: 6: Messidor.
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