1/11/24 Down Royal & Dundalk

After Thursday's abandonment November begins on Friday with 7 races at Down Royal and 8 at Dundalk including 3 main events. 

Down Royal 1.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Feathard Lady Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)

6: Savante: A good horse who has 2 wins from 3 runs this season her latest was on hurdles debut at Tramore 22 days ago. She travelled well disputing the lead from 2 out moving to the front before the last, she kept on strongly coming home by 6 1/2 lengths. She should take the step up to graded level in her stride and follow up here. 

Down Royal 2.05: Bottlegreen Hurdle (Grade 3)

2: Brighterdaysahead: A useful hurdler who has been a course and distance winner in her career. She was last seen in April beating Staffordshire Knot by 7 1/2 lengths to take the Grade 1 Mersey Novices Hurdle at Aintree. She still has plenty of potential and can pick up an 8th win on her return. 

Dundalk 5.00: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

4: Bobbi Rosa: A lightly-raced filly who was an excellent 2nd over course and distance a week ago. She tracked the leaders sitting 3rd two out travelling well to take 2nd soon after, she kept on only going down by 1/2 a length. She is the pick on form here and can open her account. 

30/10/24 Results

 Wednesday's best at Dundalk came from First Wave who was 2nd. The 5/4 favourite tracked the leaders sitting 3rd a furlong out, he improved further to take 2nd in the closing stages keeping on at the same pace allowing Serengeti to win by 1 1/4 lengths. The other pick Chester Nimitz was 3rd in a race won by Dark Ace who beat Aviatrice by 1 3/4 lengths. 

 After today's action the next Irish card was due to be at Thurles on Thursday but because of weather conditions the track is unsuitable for racing and the meeting has been called off,it has yet to be rescheduled. Irish racing should return at Down Royal and Dundalk on Friday tips for the features will be up on Thursday night. 

30/10/24 Dundalk

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Wednesday with 7 contests at Dundalk where there are 2 highlights.

3.14: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden. 

4: Chester Nimitz: A promising horse who was a good second on debut at Navan 3 weeks ago. He disputed the lead from 2 out moving to the front soon after, he was strongly pressed being passed inside the final furlong going down by 1/2 a length. He should improve on that here and looks like the one to beat. 

4.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

3: First Wave: A decent-looking horse who was 2nd on debut at The Curragh 25 days ago. He was 5th at halfway improving to sit 3rd 2 out, he led narrowly in the closing stages being passed close to home. He only found stablemate Expanded too good and with improvement expected he can open his account here. 

28/10/24 Results

 The best on Monday came at Wexford where Corbetts Cross was 2nd. The 4/1 shot recovered from early mistakes to go 2nd before the last, he made no impression on the run-in allowing Heart Wood to win by an easy 7 lengths. Over at Galway Bint Majestic Roi was 7th in a race won by Annie's Angel who beat Permission Tospeak by a neck. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Tuesday. There are meetings at Catterick, Bangor-On-Dee, Chepstow and Newcastle. The next Irish card is at Dundalk on Wednesday tips for the highlights will be up on Tuesday night. 

28/10/24 Galway & Wexford

 On Sunday both my picks finished 4th. At Wexford Music Of Tara was 6th at halfway improving but keeping on at one pace on the run-in while upfront Watch The Weather won beating Mr Saxobeat by an easy 6 lengths. Over at Galway Neveradullmoment travelled well and had every chance entering the straight, the 2/1 favourite had no extra in the closing stages allowing Grandero Bello to win beating Tyre Kicker by 3/4 of a length. 

 There are 8 races at Galway and 7 at Wexford on Monday with 2 standing out. 

Galway 12.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. 

4: Bint Majestic Roi: A lightly-raced horse who showed improvement when 4th at Cork 27 days ago. She tracked the leaders sitting 3rd at halfway, she dropped to 4th a furlong out keeping on at one pace. Two in front of her that day have won since so taking that into account she can pick up her 1st career win here. 

Wexford 3.20: Michael Hickey Memorial Chase.

1: Corbetts Cross: A high-class chaser who won the National Hunt Chase at the Cheltenham Festival coming home by 17 lengths before ending his season with an excellent 3rd behind Gerri Colombe in the Bowl Chase at Aintree in April. He should take this on his return before moving onto bigger things again.

27/10/24 Wexford & Galway

 The best at Galway on another poor day came from Hgranca De Thaix who was 4th. The 2/1 favourite recovered from a mistake 3 out but made no impression soon after, he kept on at one pace taking 4th in the closing stages. Upfront Four Clean Aces beat Zeeband by 1/2 a length. The other pick Kish Bank was 5th in a race won by Scotcantou who beat Downmexicoway by a head.

 We have a Sunday's double header which sees 7 races at Wexford and 8 at Galway with 2 features.

Wexford 1.42: Jim And Kay Whitty Memorial Handicap Chase. 

2: Music Of Tara: A good horse who returned after 5 months off to finish a respectable 3rd behind Shecouldbeanything in a Grade 3 at Tipperary 3 weeks ago. She was 5th at halfway taking 3rd five out but a mistake soon after ended any challenge. With that under her belt and switching to handicaps she can get back on track here.

Galway 2.05: Marlin Hotel Dublin, Supporting The National Breast Cancer Research Institute Handicap Chase. 

7: Neveradullmoment: Has 2 wins from 4 runs this season his career best came over course and distance 48 days ago. He was 4th at halfway travelling well to lead from 2 out, he pulled away on the run-in easily coming home by 9 1/2 lengths. He enjoys running here and can complete a hat-trick. 

26/10/24 Galway

 The best on a poor Friday came in the Group 3 at Dundalk where Albasheer was 5th in a race won by Ostraka who beat Powerful Nation by a head. Over at Sligo The Story So Far was 6th with Great Universe taking the contest beating Machismo by an easy 7 lengths. 

 The weekend begins with 7 races at Galway on Saturday where there are 2 main events. 

2.28: Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle. 

6: Kish Bank: A decent horse who made a winning debut under rules in a bumper at Punchestown last December. He was 2nd approaching halfway leading narrowly from 4 out, he had a reduced advantage close to home but still won by 3/4 of a length. He is a good prospect who should follow up here on his 1st hurdles start.

4.13: W.B. Gavin & Co Handicap Hurdle. 

4: Hgranca De Thaix: A smart horse who picked up a career best win at Punchestown when last seen in May. He tracked the leaders sitting 2nd five out, he challenged from 2 out leading on the run-in and coming home by 4 lengths. He switches to hurdles here and can complete a hat-trick. 

25/10/24 Sligo & Dundalk

 Thursday's winner at Clonmel was Tareze. The 8/11 favourite was 3rd at halfway sitting 2nd three out, he was left clear after the leader fell at the next keeping on well from the last coming home by a very comfortable 27 lengths. In the other race Old Bill Barley was 2nd. The 9/2 shot led for a 3rd time 50 yards from the finish but was passed close to home by Win Some Lose Some who won by 3/4 of a length. 

 A Friday double header sees 7 races at both Sligo and Dundalk with 2 highlights. 

Sligo 4.20: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle. 

2: The Story So Far: A fair hurdler who's latest win came at Limerick back in December. He was last seen finishing a good 5th at Naas in April tracking the leaders early sitting 5th two out keeping on at the same pace in the closing stages. He goes significantly up in trip here and despite being off 6 months he can win again. 

Dundalk 7.30: William Hill Top Price Guarantee Mercury Stakes (Group 3)

1: Albasheer: A smart horse who has 3 wins so far this year. He was unsuited by conditions when 7th behind No Half Measures in the World Trophy at Newbury 34 days ago but his form before that run means it can be overlooked. He makes his polytrack debut here and should bounce back. 

24/10/24 Clonmel

 The best performance on Wednesday at Navan came from Mathan who was 2nd. The 5/4 favourite disputed the lead at halfway but was passed a furlong out, he made no impression in the closing stages allowing Bodhi Bear to win by 1 3/4 lengths. In the other race Snapdragon was 3rd with the contest going to New Theory who beat Turners Cross by a neck. 

 On Thursday we have 7 races at Clonmel with 2 standing out. 

3.03: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. 

10: Tareze: A lightly-raced horse who ran well to finish 2nd in a couple of races at Punchestown at the beginning of this year before finding the step up to Grade 1 level too much at Fairyhouse when last seen back in March. This is clearly an easier race and with sights lowered here this is a good opportunity for her to open her account. 

3.38: Rathgormack Handicap Hurdle. 

5: Old Bill Barley: Continued his progression when 3rd at Tipperary 18 days ago. He was 2nd at halfway leading from 3 out, he had challengers soon after and was passed 2 out. He kept on well on the run-in but dropped to 3rd close to home. He should continue his good recent form here and pick up a 2nd career win. 

23/10/24 Navan

 Tuesday's best at The Curragh came in the Grade 3 where Giselle was 3rd. The 10/11 favourite was at the rear making headway into 6th two out, she moved into 4th a furlong from the finish keeping on at the same pace grabbing 3rd in the closing stages. Upfront Whirl beat And So To Bed by 1/2 a length. In the other race Hostility was a non-runner. 

 Wednesday's action is at Navan when on an 8 race card there are 2 features. 

1.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden. 

4: Mathan: A decent-looking horse who showed promise when 4th on debut at The Curragh 25 days ago. He made good progress from 1 1/2 out taking 3rd in the closing stages. Despite making no impression on the leaders and dropping to 4th he showed there is plenty more to come and he can get off the mark here.

2.35: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

3: Snapdragon: A useful colt who despite not yet opening his account was a creditable 4th at Naas when last seen 11 days ago. He led early but was passed 2 out soon dropping to 5th, he railed briefly taking 4th in the final furlong. He returns to maiden company here and can finally pick up his 1st career win.

22/10/24 The Curragh

 The best on Monday at Gowran Park came from I Can Imagine who was 2nd. The 7/2 shot was 3rd at halfway improving to lead narrowly from a furlong out, she kept on in the closing stages being passed close to home by Pretty Lavish who won by 1 1/4 lengths. The other pick Light As Air was 3rd in a race won by Viking Invasion who beat Saints N Scholars by 6 lengths. 

 There are 8 races at The Curragh on Tuesday with 2 main events. 

12.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

4: Hostility: A lightly-raced horse who was a very good second at Listowel when last seen a month ago. He led from 2 out but came under pressure soon after being passed a furlong from the finish, despite having no extra in the closing stages he sets the standard here and with improvement likely he can go one better. 

1.30: Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Group 3)

7: Giselle: A horse with promise who won on this course on her last outing 17 days ago. She led from 2 out asserting herself in the final 150 yards, she had a reduced advantage close to home but still won by 3/4 of a length. The step up in class and trip here shouldn't be a problem and she can follow up. 

21/10/24 Gowran Park

 Sunday's best came at Limerick where Horantzau D'Airy was 2nd. The 13/8 favourite was 6th at halfway taking 3rd two out, he moved into 2nd before the last making no impression on the run-in allowing Real Steel to win by 3 1/2 lengths. In the races at Leopardstown Power Under Me was 7th with Autumn Winter finishing 10th.

 There are 8 races at Gowran Park on Monday where 2 take centre stage. 

2.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

5: Light As Air: A well-bred horse who caught the eye when 3rd on debut at Navan 12 days ago. He tracked the leaders early sitting 3rd three out, despite making no impression soon after it was still a decent performance. He can build on that here and take a step forward by opening his account. 

3.00: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. 

11: I Can Imagine: A decent horse who put in a good run when fifth at Dundalk 10 days ago. She was 3rd approaching halfway leading soon after but being passed a furlong out dropping to 5th in the final 150 yards. The step up to a mile here will suit and with her trainer going well she can pick up a first career win. 

20/10/24 Leopardstown & Limerick

 A good Saturday saw two of my picks win. At Limerick World Of Fortunes was 2nd at halfway leading from 2 out, the 9/4 favourite kept on well in the closing stages beating Just For Love by 6 lengths. Over at Leopardstown Exactly travelled well asserting himself from a furlong out, the 11/10 favourite easily beat Antelope Canyon by 6 1/2 lengths. In the days other Group 3 Trinity College was 2nd with the race going to Sigh No More who came home by 1 3/4 lengths. 

 It's another packed day on Sunday with 7 races at both Leopardstown and Limerick with 3 standing out. 

Leopardstown 2.25: Bahrain Turf Club Knockaire Stakes.

1: Power Under Me: A smart horse who has won over course and distance in his career. He didn't need to be at his best to win the Concorde Stakes at Tipperary 2 weeks ago travelling well to lead in the final 200 yards beating Fleur De Chine by 1 1/4 lengths. He looks back to his best and he can follow up here. 

Limerick 3.50: Boylesports JT McNamara Munster National Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

3: Horantzau D'Airy: A horse with a good record who's latest win was at Clonmel in April. He was a good second behind Flooring Porter in the Kerry National at Listowel when last seen 25 days ago and despite going down by 4 1/4 lengths he can bounce back here and give his yard a 4th success in this race since 2017.

Leopardstown 4.45: Bahrain Turf Club October Handicap. 

6: Autumn Winter: A promising horse who has one win from three runs this year. That came at Thurles 10 days ago where made good headway to lead in the final 150 yards coming home by 1 1/2 lengths. With more to come he can win again here. 

19/10/24 Limerick & Leopardstown

 Friday's winner at Dundalk was Vivienda. The 15/8 favourite was always prominent leading from 2 out, she faced a challenge from a furlong out but stayed on well to beat Sweetest by 1 1/4 lengths. The other pick Gesture was 3rd in a race won by Walhaan who beat Psalm by a head. 

 A very busy weekend begins on Saturday with 8 races at Limerick and 7 at Leopardstown with 3 highlights. 

Limerick 3.20: Focus Capital Novice Hurdle. 

5: World Of Fortunes: A promising horse who has made a good start over hurdles making it 2 from 2 at Listowel 27 days ago. She challenged from 3 out soon leading and going 2 lengths clear before the last, she kept on well comfortably coming home by 4 lengths. Improvement is expected and she can complete a hat-trick here.

Leopardstown 3.40: Mongey Communications Eyrefield Stakes (Group 3)

3: Trinity College: A well-bred colt who showed improvement when winning at Galway in early September. He continued his progression when a good 4th behind Hotazhell in the Beresford Stakes at The Curragh 3 weeks ago, he led early being passed inside the final furlong. He is the pick on form and should return to winning ways here. 

Leopardstown 4.40: Killavullan Stakes (Group 3)

7: Exactly: A useful filly who has been a course and distance winner in her career. She was a decent 3rd in the Group 1 Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp 2 weeks ago and definitely looks like the one to beat here. 

18/10/24 Dundalk

 Thursday's winner at The Curragh was Cap Saint Martin. The 5/6 favourite was 2nd at halfway leading narrowly a furlong out, he kept on under pressure in the closing stages beating Iron Fist by 3/4 of a length. The days other pick Hero Of The Hour was 13th in a race won by Art Of Unity who beat Rathbranchurch by 3/4 of a length. 

 There are 8 races at Dundalk on Friday night with 2 features. 

5.45: Floodlit Friday's At Dundalk Handicap. 

5: Gesture: A two-time course and distance winner who got back on track when 2nd at Punchestown 31 days ago. He led from 2 out soon going clear, he had a reduced advantage being strongly pressed and passed near the line. He can continue his fine record here by winning again.

7.45: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

4: Vivienda: A progressive horse who has 2 wins from 6 runs this year. She was a creditable 3rd at Fairyhouse 25 days ago leading a furlong out but being passed 150 yards from the finish dropping to 3rd in the closing stages. Her stable is in good form and she can return to winning ways here. 

17/10/24 The Curragh

 Another poor day at Punchestown on Wednesday saw Pink In The Park finish 4th. The 7/2 shot was at the rear early and never really improved, she was 5th three out keeping on at one pace. Upfront Jordans won beating Monbeg Park by 1/2 a length. In the other Grade 3 Conflated failed to finish unseating his rider at the 1st. French Dynamite won beating Minella Indo by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 With Thurles being abandoned due to ground conditions we are left with 8 races at The Curragh on Thursday where there are 2 main events. 

12.45: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden. 

3: Cap Saint Martin: Has shown useful form on both his starts finishing 3rd on debut at Killarney before moving up to listed level where he was fifth at Deauville in August. That run can be overlooked and he sets the standard here for a yard having a good spell and he can open his account. 

2.25: Equine Care Group- Nutritional Solutions Handicap. 

1: Hero Of The Hour: A decent horse who has 3 wins from 11 runs this year. His career best came at Dundalk 2 weeks ago where he travelled well leading from a furlong out, he kept on in the final 150 yards coming home by 2 1/2 lengths. He returns to turf here and should follow up. 

16/10/24 Punchestown

 A very poor Tuesday at Punchestown saw It's Not Over Yet finish 13th in a race won by Slieve Carran who beat Sundial by an easy 7 1/2 lengths. The other pick Pied Piper failed to finish, the 4/9 favourite fell at the last with Aspire Tower winning beating Eagle Fang by 3 1/2 lengths. 

 Punchestown stages Wednesday's meeting where on an 8 race card 2 stand out. 

3.20: Betvictor Novice Chase (Grade 3)

7: Pink In The Park: A useful hurdles winner who was a creditable 2nd at Listowel 3 weeks ago. She made headway from 3 out but a bad mistake soon after stopped any momentum, she stayed on well on the run-in but couldn't catch the winner. She can definitely build on that here and go one better.

3.50: Betvictor Chase (Grade 3)

4: Conflated: A top-class chaser who was last seen finishing 6th behind Fastorslow in the Gold Cup on this course back in May. He led from the 2nd but some inconsistent jumping saw him passed 2 out dropping down the field before the last. That run can be overlooked and despite being off 168 days he is the pick on form and if anywhere near his best he should take this.

15/10/24 Punchestown

 Monday's winner at Roscommon was Hello Neighbour. The 1/1 favourite was 3rd at halfway challenging entering the straight, he led from 2 out going clear in the final 150 yards easily beating Cheeky Wink by 3 lengths. The other pick Silent Guardian was 3rd in a race won by Ata Rangi who beat Thequietman by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 We have 7 races at Punchestown on Tuesday with 2 highlights. 

3.20: William Hill Committed To Top Prices Hurdle. 

4: Pied Piper: A smart hurdler who's been a course winner in his career. He has been a bit below form on the flat on his last two outings but was an excellent 3rd in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on his last start in this sphere. If he can reproduce that form here then he will be hard to beat.

4.50: William Hill Extra Places Daily Handicap Hurdle. 

14: It's Not Over Yet: A good horse who has 2 wins from 4 runs this season her career best was at Roscommon 2 weeks ago. She led from 2 out going clear before the last and easily coming home by 5 lengths. There is definitely more to come and she can complete a hat-trick here.

14/10/24 Roscommon

 A decent Sunday saw two of my picks win. At Naas Caught U Looking was 3rd at halfway leading from 2 1/2 out, the 16/5 favourite soon asserted himself keeping on well to beat Galileo Dame by 4 lengths. Over at Cork The Banger Doyle was 4th at halfway improving into 2nd three out, the 11/4 favourite was 3 lengths behind when a faller at the last left him in the lead and he easily won by 12 lengths. In the other races Sakti was 2nd losing the lead a furlong out to Azada who won by 2 lengths while Chemistry was 15th in a race that went to Comfort Zone who beat Toll Stone by 1 3/4 lengths. 

 On Monday there are 8 races at Roscommon with 2 features. 

1.35: Roscommon Racecourse (C & G) Maiden. 

5: Silent Guardian: A lightly-raced horse who finished a decent 4th at The Curragh when last seen 2 weeks ago. He tracked the leaders early sitting 5th three out, he kept on at the same pace in the final furlong but he did beat the reopposing Thequietman who was back in 12th. He goes back down in trip here and can pick up his 1st career win.

4.10: Roscommon Rated Race.

3: Hello Neighbour: A good-looking horse who won on debut at Navan 23 days ago. He ran well to lead from 2 out and despite being strongly pressed in the closing stages he kept on close to home winning by 1/2 a length. He goes down in trip here and has the ability to follow up. 

13/10/24 Cork & Naas

 A good Saturday at Naas saw both my picks win. In the 3.10 Last Encore travelled well making headway to lead a furlong out, the 11/4 favourite stayed on well in the closing stages to beat Smoke Them Out by 1/2 a length. In the days listed race My Mate Alfie sat 2nd 1 1/2 furlongs out, the 5/2 favourite led narrowly entering the final furlong beating Thunderbear by 3/4 of a length. Over at Fairyhouse Bella Be Good failed to finish being pulled up before the 8th.

 Sunday sees 7 contests at Cork but 3 on an 8 race card at Naas take centre stage. 

2.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Garnet Stakes. 

16: Sakti: A useful filly who was last seen finishing 4th behind Tarawa in the Group 3 Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes at The Curragh 6 weeks ago. She was 5th at halfway moving into 4th a furlong out. Her stable is in good form and she can pick up her 2nd career win here.

3.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bluebell Stakes. 

8: Caught U Looking: A decent horse who finished a respectable 3rd in a Group 3 at Gowran Park on her last outing 22 days ago. She was prominent early but had dropped to 3rd a furlong out, despite having no extra in the final 100 yards it was still a good performance. She goes back up in trip here and should get her 1st win of the year.

4.00: Colm White Bookmaker Beggar's End Handicap. 

2: Chemistry: A lightly-raced horse who was a very good 2nd at Leopardstown 29 days ago. Despite being no match for his stablemate Fighter he was well clear of the rest and going up in trip here can see him return to winning ways. 

The highlight at Cork is the 4.20 where my pick is number 1 The Banger Doyle.

12/10/24 Fairyhouse & Naas

 Friday's best came at Downpatrick where Marie's March was 3rd. The 7/2 shot was at the rear early but improved to sit 3rd at halfway, she had no extra close to home while upfront Prends Garde A Toi won beating Augusta George by 2 1/4 lengths. Over at Dundalk Proxima Centauri was 4th in a race won by Meg's A Star who beat Shelbiana by 1/2 a length while I Am Me finished 5th with the contest going to Glyndwr who beat Carrignarede by a neck.

 A busy weekend begins on Saturday with 6 races at Fairyhouse and 7 at Naas with 3 main events. 

Fairyhouse 2.50: Protection & Prosperity Financial Services Supporting Louth GAA Handicap Hurdle. 

10: Bella Be Good: A decent horse who returned to form when a creditable 3rd at Galway just 4 days ago. She made headway from 2 out taking 3rd in the closing stages. The quick turnaround shouldn't be a problem and with a tongue strap back on she can pick up her 1st career win here. 

Naas 3.10: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Birdcatcher Premier Nursery Handicap. 

4: Last Encore: Has progressed with each run culminating with a win on nursery debut at Navan 44 days ago. He made good headway leading from 1 1/2 out, he stayed on well inside the final furlong coming home by 1 1/2 lengths. There is plenty more to come and he can follow up here.

Naas 3.50: RFL Steels Stakes.

1: My Mate Alfie: A smart horse who was last seen winning the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes at The Curragh 2 weeks ago. He travelled well leading in the final 150 yards beating the reopposing Big Gossey by 3/4 of a length. He looks the way to go and should complete a hat-trick here. 

11/10/24 Downpatrick & Dundalk

 Thursday's best came at Tramore where Cool Park was 2nd. The 5/2 shot led early being challenged 2 out, she was passed before the last having no extra in the closing stages. Savante won by 6 1/2 lengths. Over at Thurles Kurrawa was 6th in a race won by Jareth who beat Georg Zhukov by 6 1/2 lengths. 

 It's another double header on Friday with 7 races at both Downpatrick and Dundalk with 3 highlights. 

Downpatrick 3.55: I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle. 

6: Marie's March: A good horse who was a decent 5th on hurdles debut at Kilbeggan 35 days ago. She travelled well early and sat 6th when a mistake at the last ended any challenge. She can build on that here going significantly up in trip and gets the vote. 

Dundalk 5.25: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. 

9: Proxima Centauri: A lightly-raced filly who was last seen finishing 3rd at Leopardstown 50 days ago. She was 2nd at halfway leading narrowly entering the straight, she was passed a furlong out dropping to 3rd close to home. She has the best form on show here and can open her account.

Dundalk 6.00: Irish EBF Median Sires Series (C & G) Maiden. 

4: I Am Me: A well-bred horse who was a good second on debut at Roscommon back in May. He was always prominent challenging from 2 out, he was passed in the final 100 yards going down by 3/4 of a length. Despite being off 151 days he has more to offer and can win here.

10/10/24 Thurles & Tramore

 The winner on Wednesday at Navan was Isambard Brunel. The 1/2 favourite made all the running and despite being briefly challenged a furlong out he stayed on strongly in the closing stages beating Red King by 3 1/2 lengths. The days other pick Shavasi was 5th in a race won by Golden Ocean who beat Quadruple by 1/2 a length. 

 We have a Thursday double header with 7 races at both Thurles and Tramore which includes 2 features. 

Thurles 2.30: Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden. 

12: Kurrawa: A decent horse who ran to form when 4th at Cork 9 days ago. She improved from halfway but made no impression a furlong out keeping on at one pace. She goes significantly up in trip here and looking at this field she is the one to beat. 

Tramore 3.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. 

3: Cool Park: A promising horse who made a good start over hurdles when 3rd at Wexford 6 weeks ago. She recovered from a slight mistake at the 8th to sit 2nd entering the straight, she dropped to 3rd a furlong out and wasn’t able to trouble the leaders. Improvement is expected here and she can get off the mark. 

9/10/24 Navan

 Tuesday's winner at Galway was Buddy One. The 2/7 favourite made good headway to lead before the 4th, he was passed 2 out but stayed on to lead again on the run-in eventually beating Another Choice by 7 1/2 lengths. The other pick Will Do was 3rd in a race won by The Other Mozzie who beat Anyway by 1/2 a length. 

 On Wednesday we have 8 races at Navan with 2 main events. 

3.51: Navan Racecourse Welcomes Our Local Community Maiden.

6: Isambard Brunel: An interesting horse who didn't enjoy the drop to 7 furlongs when 5th at Ascot 33 days ago. He was in touch early sitting in midfield from 2 out, he edged to the left and had no extra inside the final furlong. He returns to a mile here which will suit and with more to come he can open his account. 

4.22: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

3: Shavasi: Has shown progression in each of her five runs culminating with her second win at Punchestown 3 weeks ago. She travelled well leading from 3 out, the 11/4 shot went clear soon after and despite having a reduced advantage she easily came home by 2 3/4 lengths. A 9lb rise here shouldn’t be a problem and she can follow up. 

8/10/24 Galway

 The best on Monday came at Killarney where Heldtoransom was 3rd. The 6/5 favourite was 4th at halfway improving into 2nd a furlong out, he had no extra dropping to 3rd close to home. Upfront Tangapour won beating J M's Joy by 4 lengths. Over at Fairyhouse Machismo was 4th In a race won by Belle La Grand who beat Karate Kid by an easy 6 1/2 lengths. 

 There are 7 races at Galway on Tuesday with 2 standing out. 

3.45: Guinness Chase.

4: Buddy One: A smart hurdler who was last seen finishing a creditable 4th behind Teahupoo in the Grade 1 Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown in May. Despite being off 159 days he is the pick on form and if his jumping holds up he will be very hard to beat here on chase debut. 

4.15: Race In Pink Raceday On Sunday 27th October Beginners Chase. 

8: Will Do: A useful horse who's last win was at Thurles in November last year. He put in his best recent performance when 4th at Punchestown 5 months ago. He tracked the leaders early taking 3rd two out, he dropped to 4th at the last keeping on at one pace. Despite that he looks the way to go here on his first start over the larger obstacles. 

7/10/24 Killarney & Fairyhouse

 A decent Sunday at Tipperary saw two of my picks win. In the first grade 3 Daddy Long Legs made all the running and was 5 lengths in front 3 out, the 1/1 favourite went further clear very easily beating Smooth Tom by 16 lengths. In the other grade 3 Shecouldbeanything was 4th at halfway improving to challenge at the last, the 2/1 shot led in the final 100 yards staying on to beat Gaelic Arc by 3/4 of a length. In the other races Mammas Girl was 8th while at Killarney Chutzpal came 3rd.

 We begin a new week with 7 races at both Killarney and Fairyhouse on Monday with 2 highlights. 

Killarney 1.45: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

2: Heldtoransom: A horse with promise who after finishing 3rd on debut at Galway was 7th at The Curragh 8 days ago. Despite being slowly away he made good late headway to take 7th inside the final furlong. He still has more to offer and has to be taken seriously as he looks for a 1st career win.

Fairyhouse 5.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Flat Race.

1: Machismo: A lightly-raced horse who was last seen finishing 4th in a bumper at Naas back in April. He was 2nd at halfway but had dropped to 4th by 2 out. Despite being off 6 months there is plenty more to come and he should open his account here. 

6/10/24 Killarney & Tipperary

 On a poor Saturday Firebird was 5th. The 8/11 favourite was in midfield making progress to sit 3rd a furlong out, she had no extra in the final 100 yards while upfront Oujda beat Ano Syra by 1/2 a length. Over at Gowran Park Conflated was a non-runner with the race going to Visionarian who beat French Dynamite by 4 lengths. 

 On Sunday we have 7 contests at Killarney but it's 3 on an 8 race card at Tipperary that top the bill.

2.30: Coolmore Sioux Nation Concorde Stakes.

7: Mammas Girl: A useful filly who finished 6th in the Group 1 Matron Stakes at Leopardstown when last seen 22 days ago. She definitely wasn't disgraced there and going back down in class here will suit. She has a tongue strap on again and should pick up her first win in 12 runs.

3.40: Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle (Grade 3)

2: Daddy Long Legs: A smart hurdler who's latest win came at Punchestown in April. He travelled well and made headway from 3 out, he led narrowly soon after going clear before the last easily coming home by 5 lengths. His run at Galway 66 days ago can be overlooked and he can return to winning ways here. 

4.50: O'Dwyer Steel Dundrum Novice Chase (Grade 3)

6: Shecouldbeanything: A promising horse who has 2 wins from 6 runs this season. She has tasted victory over hurdles and has taken to chasing well building on a good start when winning at Listowel 11 days ago. She is a big player here who should follow up.

The highlight at Killarney is the 2.50 where my pick is number 6 Chutzpal.

5/10/24 The Curragh & Gowran Park

 Friday's best came at Dundalk where Benard Shaw was 3rd. The 10/11 favourite made good headway after a poor start to lead after two furlongs, he was passed a furlong out having no extra in the final 110 yards. Right And True won beating Comanche Brave by 1 1/4 lengths. In the other races Sayidah Dariyan was 6th with the contest going to Lady With The Lamp who beat Revoke by a head while at Gowran Park Cameletta Vega was 7th in a race won by Aruntothequeen who beat Mozzies  Sister by 3 lengths. 

On Saturday there are 8 races at The Curragh and 7 at Gowran Park with 2 taking centre stage. 

The Curragh 2.15: Darley Irish EBF Brigid's Pastures Stakes.

8: Firebird: A lightly-raced horse who was an excellent 2nd behind Shandy in the Group 3 Ballyogan Stakes at Naas when last seen 41 days ago. She travelled well disputing the lead inside the final furlong only going down by a head. Her stable is in good form and she can pick up a 3rd career win here.

Gowran Park 3.40: PWC Champion Chase (Grade 2)

3: Conflated: A top-class chaser who was last seen finishing 6th behind Fastorslow in the Grade 1 Gold Cup at Punchestown back in May. Despite being off 157 days he has good claims here if judged on his runs at Cheltenham and Aintree earlier this year and with the drop in class expected to suit he can return to winning ways. 

4/10/24 Gowran Park & Dundalk

 Thursday's winner came at Clonmel where Stormalong recovered from a poor start to dispute the lead 3 out, the 11/4 favourite led entering the straight gaining a 3 length advantage at the last. He kept on well easily beating Wudya by 6 lengths. In the race at Bellewstown Chantilly was 3rd with the contest going to Poetic Sound who beat Akecheta by 4 lengths. 

 A busy Friday sees 8 races at Gowran Park and 7 at Dundalk with 3 main events. 

Gowran Park 5.20: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mucklemeg Mares Flat Race. 

3: Camaletta Vega: A promising-looking horse who impressed when winning on debut at Galway in August. She made all the running asserting herself from a furlong out, she kept on strongly comfortably coming home by 3 3/4 lengths. She is well-bred and should follow up here.

Dundalk 6.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Legacy Stakes.

14: Sayidah Dariyan: A good horse who has one win from two runs this year, that came at Lingfield 24 days ago. She led all the way quickening a furlong out and winning by an unchallenged 13 lengths. That effort showed she is well worth her chance at this higher level and she can win again.

Dundalk 7.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Star Appeal Stakes.

2: Bernard Shaw: A decent horse who was 3rd in the Group 2 Juvenile Stakes at Leopardstown 3 weeks ago. He was 2 lengths clear at halfway but lost the lead a furlong out dropping to 3rd. This is a slight drop in class and he is the one to beat.

3/10/24 Clonmel & Bellewstown

 On Wednesday both my picks finished 3rd. At Bellewstown Pansy Poe was 3rd at halfway but had dropped to 4th a furlong out, the 2/7 favourite regained 3rd close to home while upfront The Poacher Daly won beating Platino Bianco by 2 1/2 lengths. At Sligo Native Speaker challenged early but dropped to 3rd two out, the 4/7 favourite had no extra before the straight allowing Stuzzikini to beat El Champo by an easy 14 lengths. 

 It's the weeks 3rd double header on Thursday with 7 races at Clonmel and 8 at Bellewstown and we have 2 highlights. 

Clonmel 3.55: Derrinlaur Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

1: Stormalong: A progressive horse who's last win was at Tramore in August. She was 5th at halfway improving to challenge approaching the last, she led soon after coming home by 4 1/4 lengths. She was a good 3rd at Listowel 11 days ago and can continue her good form here by returning to winning ways. 

Bellewstown 4.15: Kilsaran Race.

4: Chantilly: A useful colt who after winning back in April hasn't really kicked on as expected. He found the step up too much when 9th behind Trustyourinstinct in a Group 3 at Leopardstown 19 days ago but this drop in class will suit. His stable in in good form and he can pick up a 2nd career win here.

2/10/24 Bellewstown & Sligo

 The best at Cork on Tuesday came from Dublin who was 2nd. The 5/2 shot led early but was pressed from halfway, he was passed 1 1/2 out by Mutasarref who won by a length. The other pick Gloriously Glam was 7th in a race won by Smoke Them Out who beat Kodilicious by 1 3/4 lengths.

 A Wednesday double sees 8 races at both Bellewstown and Sligo with 2 standing out. 

Bellewstown 3.50: Tankardstown House Maiden. 

4: Pansy Poe: A decent filly who despite not winning in eight starts was a very creditable 3rd at The Curragh 39 days ago. She led narrowly from halfway but was strongly pressed heading into the final furlong, she was passed 150 yards from the finish keeping on at one pace. She has the best form on show here and can finally get off the mark. 

Sligo 5.20: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Captain Christy Rated Novice Chase. 

3: Native Speaker: A useful hurdler who picked up a first win under rules at Kilbeggan when last seen 40 days ago. He made all the running and despite having a reduced advantage in the closing stages he came home by 1 1/4 lengths. He has been a points winner in his career and should make a mark over the larger obstacles here and follow up.