At Tipperary on Thursday both my picks were 2nd. In the 6.55 Drumbear had a 5 length advantage at halfway. That was reduced from 3 out and he was strongly pressed on the run-in. The 4/1 shot was passed on the line with Fame And Joy winning by a nose. In the next Run For Pat was prominent early and led from 2 out. He was challenged approaching the last being passed on the run-in by Whacker Clan who won by 1 3/4 lengths.
A busy few days begins with 8 races at The Curragh and 7 at Downpatrick on Friday with three highlights.
The Curragh 5.25: Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes (Group 3)
4: Hannibal Barca: Had a good 2021 winning a novice stakes at Salisbury before being an excellent 4th behind Luxembourg in the Vertem Futurity at Doncaster when last seen in October. He has since been acquired by Joseph O’Brien and can make a winning return for his new trainer.
The Curragh 6.00: William Hill Emerald Mile Handicap.
20: Haziya: A promising horse who picked up her career best win at Leopardstown 48 days ago. She easily won by 3 lengths with plenty in hand but is still relatively unexposed over this trip and is well worth a chance here.
Downpatrick 6.10: Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle.
4: Strong Roots: Was a very good 3rd at Clonmel when last seen 8 days ago. She was picked off late having gone for home too soon but she will be a major player here if lessons have been learnt from that run.
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