If all weather inspections are passed then an excellent 7 race card takes place at Gowran Park on Saturday with 2 standout contests,the first is at 2.20 when 7 begin the Grade 3 Red Mills Trial Hurdle. A couple in the field go head-to-head again after running in the Limerick Hurdle over Christmas. Teahupoo is a smart hurdler who didn't need to improve to win by 1/2 a length that day and he could achieve further success here before a trip to the Cheltenham Festival. The horse who finished a creditable 2nd Quilixios goes again. He travelled strongly only losing the lead in the final 50 yards. Coming from the yard of Henry De Bromhead and with Rachel Blackmore on board he is definitely one to consider. The horse who could spilt these two is Saldier a course and distance winner who needs to bounce back after being pulled up at the 5th in the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown 53 days ago. He definitely has a chance if on his best form so don't rule him out.
The other big race is the 3.30 when 5 line-up for the Grade 2 Red Mills Chase. Melon is a high-class chaser who despite not yet winning this season was a good 4th behind Galvin in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown 53 days ago. He has leading claims on form and should pick up an overdue success here. Daly Tiger is another good chaser who after winning at Limerick In December was 4th at Fairyhouse 35 days ago. His last Grade 2 saw him finish 2nd in the Hilly Way Chase and he should go well back in this sphere. The other shortlisted is Chatham Street Lad who wasn’t disgraced when 3rd in the Betfair Chase at Haydock when last seen 91 days ago. He goes back down in trip here and shouldn’t be discounted. The best of the other two is Sizing Pottsie who needs a better performance after unseating his rider 2 out in the Paddy's Rewards Club Chase at Leopardstown. Despite that he can still challenge.
Big race predictions: 2.20: 3: Teahupoo 3.30: 4: Melon.
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