In the big race at Tipperary on Friday Hellsing won,the 9/4 favourite was 5th at halfway challenging from a furlong out. He soon disputed the lead and despite being bumped in the final 150 yards he moved to the front close to home beating Papilio by 1/2 a length. Over at Wexford Direct Image failed to finish. The 5/2 favourite wasn't fluent from the 3rd dropping to the rear after the 7th. She soon became detached and was pulled up before the 8th. Avec Espoir won the race by 1 1/4 lengths.
The weekend begins with 8 races at The Curragh and 7 at Kilbeggan on Saturday with two big group contests among the features.
The Curragh 3.15: Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3)
3: Power Under Me: A smart horse who has been a course and distance winner in his career. He travelled well to finish a strong 3rd behind Teresa Mendoza in a listed race here 42 days ago giving him the nod in this cracking race.
The Curragh 4.15: Keenland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1)
3: Bradsell: Made it 2 wins from 2 runs when taking the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot 53 days ago. He beat another in this field Persian Force by 1 1/2 lengths and with more to offer he can maintain his unbeaten record here.
Kilbeggan 7.55: Kilmurray's Homevalue Hardware Mullingar Handicap Chase.
1: Jack Hackett: A course winner who was a good 3rd here when last seen 29 days ago. The longer trip in that race didn't suit but he enjoys running here and with Rachael Blackmore on board he is my pick.
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