On Friday at Dundalk Apricot Ice was 2nd, the 4/1 shot travelled well to lead narrowly from a furlong out. She was challenged and passed close to home having no extra, Air Commander won by 1/2 a length. The other pick Shadow Rider didn't run after the meeting at Wexford was abandoned due to heavy rain leaving the track waterlogged and unfit for racing, the card has yet to be rearranged.
With the weather still not playing ball there is a 7.30am inspection at The Curragh on Saturday morning to determine if an 8 race card can go-ahead. If it does then there will be 2 features.
2.55: Tote.ie Alleged Stakes (Group 3)
9: White Birch: A smart colt who's 2023 highlight was a 3rd in the Derby at Epsom in June. He bounced back from a poor run in the Irish Derby when 4th in the Group 3 Paddy Power Stakes at Leopardstown on his final 3-y-o start. The heavy conditions here shouldn’t be a problem and he can take this on reappearance.
3.25: Hytech EQ Ultra Handicap.
2: Grey Leader: Picked up 3 wins from 5 runs last year culminating in a career best at Gowran Park back in October. He led from a furlong out keeping on strongly and comfortably coming home by 3 3/4 lengths. Despite being off 173 days he can follow up here on handicap debut.
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