My Friday pick Knocklane Lass finished 3rd. The 11/4 shot was prominent early and sat 2nd at halfway. She led from 2 out but was passed just before the final furlong keeping on at one pace losing 2nd on the line. The 11/8 favourite Hadman won by 1 1/4 lengths.
We begin the weekend with 8 races at Fairyhouse on Saturday where the highlight is the 1.40 when 9 begin the Grade 3 Betvictor Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle. There are lots of exciting horses in this renewal but the nod goes to Brandy Love who looked an excellent prospect when winning on her hurdles debut at Naas last month. That was her first run for Willie Mullins and she should take the rise in class in her stride. Two others from the same yard complete the shortlist, Grangee made a positive start over hurdles winning here in November. She went on to be a good 4th in the Grade One Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas making her a threat. The other fancied is Allegorie De Vassy who was impressive when opening her account over course and distance earlier this month. She jumped well easily coming home by 11 lengths and is well worth a look at this higher level.
Big race prediction: 5: Brandy Love.
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