The best performance on an excellent Friday came from Pied Piper who won. The 1/8 favourite made all the running and despite a couple of mistakes he stayed on well easily beating David Garrick by 3 1/4 lengths. In the other race at Down Royal Nikini was 2nd. The 100/30 shot led for a second time 3 out but was challenged soon after. She regained the lead after the last but came under pressure inside the final furlong, she was passed close to home by Magical Zoe who won by a length. Over at Dundalk Smile Of Love finished 3rd. The 100/30 chance was in midfield early running on well from a furlong out. She went 3rd towards the finish while upfront Juncture comfortably won by 2 1/4 lengths.
The weekend begins with 7 races on a second day at Down Royal on Saturday where 2 contests stand out.
2.32: Ladbrokes Champion Chase (Grade 1)
4: Galvin: Was second in this race last year before going on to beat A Plus Tard on the line in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown in December. Had the perfect preparation for this with a win in a Grade 3 at Punchestown last month and with that run under his belt he gets the nod here to go one better than 12 months ago.
3.07: Eventsec Chase (Grade 2)
3: Fighter Allen: A promising horse who picked up his latest win at Tramore in April. He couldn't follow up when falling at Punchestown later in the same month but despite being off since then he is still a bright chasing prospect and can return to winning ways on his season reappearance.
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