The Cheltenham Festival ended on a high note with two of my picks winning, in the Triumph Lossiemouth was 5th early making headway from 3 out. She led turning for home going clear on the run-in easily beating Gala Marceau by 2 1/4 lengths. In the big race of the day Galopin Des Champs wasn't fluent but began to challenge after the 16th. The 7/5 favourite improved to lead at the last staying on strongly and drawing clear in the final 150 yards beating Bravemansgame by 7 lengths. The other pick Corbetts Cross failed to finish,the 9/4 favourite had every chance when he ran out at the last. Stay Away Fay took the race beating Affordale Fury by a length. At Down Royal Pencilfulloflead was a non-runner in a race won by Longhouse Poet.
After the excitement of Cheltenham a quiet Irish racing weekend begins with 7 races at Thurles on Saturday where two stand out.
2.30: Pierce Molony Memorial Novice Chase (Grade 3)
4: Flame Bearer: A smart hurdler who kicked off his year with an easy 38 length win in a beginners chase at Fairyhouse in January. He hasn't been seen at his best in two graded races since but this will be only his fifth start for Willie Mullins so it's early days and he is worth another chance here.
3.40: Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle.
10: Quirke's Gate: Has had 3 hurdles starts all this year with his best performance being a 2nd at Naas in January. He was last seen finishing fifth at Leopardstown 12 days ago in a race where he wasn't disgraced and he has shown enough to suggest he can take this.
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