On Saturday my pick American Mike won. The 1/8 favourite was 2nd early but improved to lead 2 out. He went well clear a furlong from the finish staying on strongly in the closing stages. He was impressive easily beating Battling Bessie by 17 lengths,straight after his odds for the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham in March were cut from 7/2 to 3/1.
The last Irish racing day before Christmas takes place at Thurles on Sunday where the highlight comes at 1.40 when 9 line-up for the Betvictor Irish EBF Boreen Belle Mares Novice Hurdle. Braganza impressed when making a successful debut over hurdles on this course 24 days ago. She pulled clear to win by 6 lengths and should take the step up in grade in her stride here giving her the nod. Lunar Display is a useful hurdler who's latest win came at Wexford in October. She was a very good second when last seen at Fairyhouse at the end of last month and is definitely a big player. The other threat is The Getaway Star who produced a rare below par performance when 5th in a listed hurdle at Punchestown 2 weeks ago. She is the type to bounce back quickly and will definitely go well. Looking at the rest of the field keep an eye on Family Business who left all her previous runs far behind when winning a maiden hurdle by an easy 15 lengths on this course 45 days ago. This race is an obvious step up but further improvement can't be ruled out.
Big race prediction: 3: Braganza.
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