There were another two winners from my picks on the final day at Cheltenham. In the Triumph Vauban led before the last and despite not being fluent he went clear in the final 110 yards beating Fil Dor by 2 1/2 lengths. In the Gold Cup history was made when A Plus Tard won. The 3/1 favourite went 2nd 2 out and led at the last, he went clear on the run-in staying on strongly to easily come home by 15 lengths making Jockey Racheal Blackmore the first woman to ever win jump racing's showpiece. Sadly it wasn't all good as Ginto suffered a fatal injury when challenging in the Albert Bartlett.
We return to Irish action on Saturday with 7 races at Thurles and 2 standout contests for which these are my picks.
2.52: Pierce Molony Memorial Novice Chase (Grade 3)
1: Ciel De Neige: A course and distance winner in his career who has 4 victory’s from 8 runs this season and is unbeaten in three starts over fences. His last win was by an easy 5 1/2 lengths at Punchestown in February and he is the one to beat.
4.37: Carey Glass Hurdle
1: Crosshill: Was 5th in a novice chase at Leopardstown 81 days ago but is of interest here now back hurdling where he has some good form.
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