Friday saw results at both ends of the scale for my picks. At Tramore War God was 12th,the 5/2 chance sat in midfield and had no extra from 3 out he weakened while the 12/1 shot Goulane Chosen won by 6 1/2 lengths. At Down Royal Forbearance won,the 6/5 favourite was 5th early but began to make headway 3 out. She led from 2 out and was 2 lengths clear approaching the final furlong she stayed on well easily coming home by 4 lengths.
Another busy weekend kicks off on Saturday with 8 races at Listowel and 7 at Tramore. The big contest at Listowel is the opener at 1.15 when 13 begin the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden. Threebagsfull continued to show promise when finishing 3rd at Dundalk 56 days ago,he goes up in trip here making him a leading contender. The other two main challengers both make their debuts here,Mount Fairweather has Valbchek as a half-sister and with Joseph O'Brien his trainer he looks good and should be respected while Corviglia looks like a good filly and with winners Light Of Joy and Explode as half-sisters she has lot's to like and could be an interesting debutante. Looking at the rest Arges is a good horse he was 3rd in a maiden at Navan just 6 days ago,he goes back up in trip here and should be well in the mix. The highlight at Tramore comes at 2.45 when 11 line-up for the Tramore GAA Mares Beginners Chase. Lady Breffni picked up her latest win at Fairyhouse in early April and was a creditable 7th in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown 35 days ago. She gave herself too much to do that day but going down in trip and making her chase debut means she is a big player here. Botani is a useful hurdler who last won at Cork 2 months ago and she was a good third when last seen at Punchestown 37 days ago. She arrives here in good form and should go well on her first chase start. The other main threat should be She Tops The Lot a promising horse who picked up two wins from four runs last season and she was a good third in a novice chase at Ballinrobe on her return 11 days ago. That race was her fences debut and with her yard in good form she can't be overlooked.
Big race predictions: Listowel: 9: Threebagsfull Tramore: 5: Lady Breffni.
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