It was another mixed day for my picks on Saturday. At Listowel Threebagsfull was 2nd, the 10/3 chance was disputing 2nd at halfway he was on terms 2 furlongs out and soon led. He tried to assert some authority in the final furlong but he was passed 75 yards from the finish with the 11/4 favourite Admiral D winning by 1 1/4 lengths. At Tramore Lady Breffni failed to finish. The 5/6 favourite was disputing the lead after the 5th and led just before 2 out but she came under pressure and fell allowing the 13/2 shot Robinnia to win by 10 lengths.
Another double header on Sunday sees 8 races at both Kilbeggan and Listowel. The main event at Kilbeggan is the first race at 1.20 when 19 begin the Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle. Three By Two was very disappointing when the short priced favourite at Clonmel in March,she finished 9th that day but that performance can be forgotten and if she runs like she did when coming home 3rd on debut at Fairyhouse in February then she is the one to beat. Kavanaghs Cross was a below form 5th on this course when last seen 45 days ago but excellent runs at Navan and Fairyhouse before that make him a challenger. Gali Flight was 3rd at Ballinrobe 13 days ago building on a 4th on debut at Limerick in April and he should go well again here. Looking at the rest Backing Band is one to keep an eye on he was 9th on his first start at Punchestown back in September but being off 9 months and this his hurdles debut gives him an ouside chance. At Listowel the big race comes at 2.45 when 9 start the Virtual Listowel Writers Week Handicap. My Sister Sarah is a useful flat horse but she didn't capitalise on the drop in grade when 3rd in a mares hurdle at Killarney last month. Despite that this is her handicap debut and she should take advantage. Lynwood Gold looked like he was back on form when 4th at The Curragh 2 weeks ago,he stayed on well that day and definitely enters calculations here. The other threat could be Exchange Rate his last win was on this course back in September 2018 and he was a good second on his last outing at Naas in November of the same year. Despite being off over 2 years he still has a chance and can't be ruled out in this open looking handicap.
Big race predictions: Kilbeggan: 16: Three By Two Listowel: 7: My Sister Sarah.
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