The three Grade one’s at Fairyhouse on Sunday didn't quite go according to plan for my picks, in the Royal Bond Champ Kiely was 4th. The 10/11 favourite was 6th at halfway improving to sit 2nd after the 5th. He travelled well to lead from 3 out but he was passed soon after dropping to 3rd on the run-in, he kept on at the same pace losing 3rd close to home. Upfront Marine Nationale beat Irish Point by a head. The Drinmore saw Banbridge finish 3rd, the 11/4 shot was 3rd after the 6th moving up to 2nd at the 10th. He came under pressure in 4th two out making no impression before the last, Mighty Potter won the race beating Gaillard Du Mesnil by 4 1/2 lengths. In the Hatton’s Grace the racing world was shocked as Honeysuckle finished 3rd. The 4/11 favourite moved into the lead 2 out but after jumping slightly left she was passed dropping to 3rd before the last. She had no extra close to home allowing Teahupoo to win by a neck.
After a top-class weekend Irish racing takes another break on Monday, there is action at Musselburgh, Lingfield and Wolverhampton. The next Irish card is at Tramore on Tuesday tips for the 2 highlights will be up on Monday night.
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