The best performance on Friday at Dundalk came from Gioiella who was 2nd, the 9/2 shot was 7th at halfway and despite coming under pressure she sat 5th a furlong out. She stayed on moving into second in the closing stages but she made no impression on the winner Beauty Bella who came home by 1 1/2 lengths. In the other contest Satono Chevalier was 4th in a race won by War Correspondent who beat Yokkell by 5 lengths.
The Dublin Racing Festival begins with 7 races at Leopardstown on Saturday where there are 3 features.
1.20: Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
4: Predators Gold: A decent horse who impressed on his return and hurdles debut at Punchestown in November. He travelled well leading before the last staying on strongly to comfortably come home by 6 lengths. He found only Caldwell Potter too strong in a Grade 1 on this course over Christmas and he can win again here.
2.25: Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1)
4: Marine Nationale: A lightly-raced horse who won all 3 starts over hurdles last season culminating with a good 3 1/4 length success in the Supreme at the Cheltenham Festival. He opened his chase account in impressive fashion over course and distance in December and should maintain his unbeaten record here.
3.35: Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1)
3: Galopin Des Champs: Won this race by 8 lengths last year before going on to take the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Was a bit below form in the two starts after but was back to his best when demolishing Gerri Colombe by 23 lengths in the Savills here during the Christmas Festival, looks very hard to beat and he should defend his crown.
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