Thursday's winner came at Gowran Park where Simply Sideways sat 4th at halfway improving to lead a furlong out. The 7/2 shot increased her advantage inside the final furlong and despite it being reduced close to home she still beat Independent Expert by 1/2 a length. At Tipperary Nine Graces was 3rd in a race won by Easy Fella who comfortably beat Prairie Dancer by 18 lengths.
There are 8 races at Cork and 7 at Downpatrick on Friday with 3 features.
Cork 4.40: Goffs Irish EBF Polonia Stakes.
3: Cherry Blossom: A useful filly who ran well as a 2-y-o including finishing second in both the Group 2 Lowther Stakes at York and in the Goffs Million at The Curragh. She didn't get a clear run when 7th in the 1000 Guineas trial at Leopardstown on her return 33 days ago but she has to be taken seriously here and tops the shortlist.
Cork 5.50: Mallow Handicap.
2: Janoobi: A lightly-raced horse who picked up a career best win after a long injury absence at Naas 47 days ago. He was 4th approaching halfway making headway from 2 out, he led soon after staying on well and coming home by 5 lengths. He can defy a weight rise here and follow up.
Downpatrick 6.45: ITBA Celebrating Northern Region Award Winners Mares Handicap Hurdle.
2: Doctor Nightingale: Showed improvement to open her account at Limerick 29 days ago, she disputed the lead for a second time 2 out moving to the front on the run-in. She kept on well winning by 1 3/4 lengths. She is back in handicap company here and can win again.
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