Thursday saw differing results for my picks at Thurles, the best performance came from Demandrivingdouvan who won. The 1/4 favourite led after 6 furlongs and despite being challenged from 3 out he led again soon after asserting himself and keeping on well inside the final furlong. He beat Spitalfield by 2 1/2 lengths. In the other race First Dare finished 6th. The 9/1 shot was keen early but made progress to sit 4th before the straight. She had no extra from 2 out while upfront Global Equity beat Rebal Early by an easy 8 lengths.
A top-class double header rounds off the week with 7 races at Down Royal and 8 at Dundalk where there are 3 highlights.
Down Royal 1.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Feathard Lady Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)
2: Nikini: Made it 2 from 2 over hurdles with a 1 1/4 length victory at Listowel when last seen 47 days ago. There is definitely more to come and she is the best of the 4 trained by Willie Mullins giving her the nod to give him his fifth win in this race since 2014.
Down Royal 2.05: WKD Hurdle (Grade 2)
2: Pied Piper: Has useful form on the flat including a 6th at Royal Ascot and he made a good impression on his return to this sphere when winning at Cheltenham last month. Definitely has more to offer and he is the one to beat here.
Dundalk 7.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cooley Fillies Stakes.
12: Smile Of Love: A progressive horse who is on a hat-trick after wins at Bellewstown in August and on this course a month ago. She should take the step up in class here in her stride giving her the vote.
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