An excellent Thursday at Clonmel saw both my picks win, in the 4.20 Astar led early and despite being pressed a furlong out the 8/11 favourite kept on well in the closing stages to beat Stariam by 1 1/4 lengths. The later race saw Extensio track the leaders moving to the front 2 out. The 2/1 favourite went clear in the final furlong easily beating Sheishybrid by 2 1/4 lengths.
The weeks second double header takes place on Friday with seven races at Down Royal and eight at Kilbeggan with two main events.
Down Royal 3.50: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden.
9: Grand City Hall: A promising horse who has finished 3rd on both his starts the latest was at The Curragh 19 days ago. He ran well disputing the lead at halfway but he dropped to 3rd under pressure 1 1/2 out keeping on at the same pace. There is definitely more to come and he can improve and open his account here.
Kilbeggan 6.50: Kilsaran Handicap Chase.
1: Pakens Rock: Had a good start to the season winning twice here the last over this races distance in July. Was well below form when 13th at Galway last time but that can be overlooked and on this campaigns form it would be no surprise to see him bounce back on a track he enjoys.
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