1/12/24 Fairyhouse

 Saturday's best at Fairyhouse came from Kala Conti who was 2nd. The 6/4 favourite was 4th two out taking 3rd at the last. Despite making no impression she kept on moving into 2nd in the closing stages, upfront Anzadam won by 6 1/2 lengths. In the other contest American Mike was 3rd in a race won by The Folkes Tara who beat The King Of Prs by 3/4 of a length. 

 There are another 8 races at Fairyhouse on Sunday with 3 taking centre stage. 

1.35: Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)

5: Romeo Coolio: An excellent horse who's standout performance so far was a 2nd in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival. He won by a very easy 18 lengths on hurdles debut at Down Royal 29 days ago and with more improvement on the cards this top prospect can follow up here. 

2.05: Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1)

2: Firefox: A good winner over hurdles who impressed when taking victory on fences debut at Down Royal a month ago. He led from 3 out asserting himself on the run-in and coming home by 3 1/2 lengths. He definitely has a bright future in this sphere and looks like the one to beat here. 

2.40: Bar One Racing Hatton’s Grace Hurdle (Grade 1)

3: Teahupoo: A high-class hurdler who won this race for a second consecutive season 12 months ago before going on to take the Stayers Hurdle at Cheltenham. He didn't need to be at his best when completing a hat-trick in a Grade 1 at Punchestown in May and the fact that he goes well fresh means he can make it a 4-timer here.

30/11/24 Fairyhouse

 The best on a poor Friday came at Dundalk where Elegant Madame was 4th. The 6/1 shot tracked the leaders early but had dropped to 8th a furlong out, she recovered keeping on well in the final 150 yards taking 4th close to home. Over at Thurles Fillusin was 6th in a race won by Ad Caelum who beat Inchiquin Star by 3 lengths. 

 An excellent two days at Fairyhouse begins on Saturday with 8 races and 2 standing out. 

12.45: EasyFix Equine Handicap Chase. 

3: American Mike: A good horse who was below form when 6th in the Grade 3 Troytown at Navan on reappearance 2 weeks ago. He was 4th at halfway improving to lead 4 out, he was passed soon after having no extra before the last. The drop back in trip here should suit and if recovered well he can win this.

1.55: WillowWarm Hurdle (Grade 3)

5: Kala Conti: A useful hurdler who had 3 wins from 5 runs in her Juvenile season. She returned after 9 months off to pick up a career best victory at Down Royal 4 weeks ago challenging from 2 out leading early on the run-in coming home by 1 3/4 lengths. A repeat of that performance may be enough here back in graded company. 

29/11/24 Thurles & Dundalk

 Neither of Thursday's picks ran at Thurles as both Mistergif and Appreciate It were non- runners. That's About Right won the 12.05 beating Boldog by 2 1/2 lengths with the 12.40 going to Fil Dor who beat Hazelhatch Lady by 2 1/2 lengths. 

 A Friday double header sees 7 races at Thurles and 8 at Dundalk with 2 features. 

Thurles 2.45: Racing Again December 21st Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

3: Fillusin: A decent horse who showed improvement when a good second on this course a week ago. She was 6th at halfway travelling well to take 2nd on the run-in. There is definitely more to come and she can pick up a 2nd career win here on handicap debut continuing her trainer's excellent recent spell. 

Dundalk 6.30: Now Racing Every Wednesday at Dundalk Handicap. 

3: Elegant Madame: A consistent filly who was 2nd at Cork when last seen in August. She led for a second time 1 1/2 out but was passed soon after having no extra in the final 150 yards. That was her third runner-up finish this year but she can go one better here.

28/11/24 Thurles

 Wednesday's best at Dundalk came from One Horse Town who was 3rd. The 13 /8 favourite tracked the leaders early but dropped to 4th by halfway, he improved to challenge again 2 out but had no extra in the closing stages. Fortuna Vera won beating Wait For It by a neck. In the other race Inishmot Prince was 6th with the contest going to Apache Outlaw who beat Dontspoilasale by 3/4 of a length. 

 Thurles stages 7 races on Thursday with 2 highlights. 

12.05: Thurles Racecourse Beginners Chase. 

5: Mistergif: A useful hurdler who was a creditable 2nd at Punchestown when last seen back in May. He made headway entering the straight disputing the lead before the last, he kept on inside the final furlong being passed close to home going down by a length. His form shows he can be a better chaser and he should win here.

12.40: Racing TV Black Friday Offer 14 Per Month Chase.

3: Appreciate It: A high-class chaser who was 5th behind Fastorslow in the Punchestown Gold Cup on his last outing 7 months ago. He was 3rd approaching the last but had no extra in the final furlong dropping to 5th. Despite that he is the one to beat here on his return and can give his trainer another win in this race. 

27/11/24 Dundalk

 The best on Tuesday at Tramore came from Pipers Boreen who was 2nd. The 9/4 favourite was 6th approaching halfway moving into 4th three out, she pressed the leaders at the last keeping on well on the run-in but she couldn't match the winner Jouster who came home by 3/4 of a length. The days other pick Onefortheditch was 4th in a race won by Roxhill Roise who beat Lillan Bland by 1/2 a length. 

 There are 8 races at Dundalk on Wednesday with 2 main events. 

1.43: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden.

9: One Horse Town: A promising individual who was 3rd on debut over course and distance 2 weeks ago. He was 6th at halfway challenging from a furlong out, he had no extra in the closing stages keeping on at the same pace. He should progress and can open his account here. 

3.55: Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap. 

5: Inishmot Prince: A 3-time course and distance winner who's latest success came at Navan in September where he travelled well staying on strongly to lead near the line coming home by a head. His last outing saw him finish a respectable 2nd at Bellewstown 56 days ago and back on the All-weather he can take this race again. 

26/11/24 Tramore

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Tuesday with 7 contests at Tramore with 2 standing out. 

1.50: Book A Table For New Year’s Day Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

5: Onefortheditch: A decent horse who's last win came at Cork in August. She was a good second when last seen at Limerick a week ago sitting 3rd before the 8th making no impression from 2 out. She improved to go 2nd before the last keeping on well on the run-in only going down by a length. She has more to come and can get back to winning ways here. 

2.50: Eddie Mcdonald Outstanding Contribution Award Winner 2024 Beginners Chase. 

13: Pipers Boreen: A fair chaser who was a good 3rd on fences debut at Galway 30 days ago. She was 4th at halfway leading from 3 out. She lost the lead soon after but narrowly regained it entering the straight. She was passed close to home dropping to 3rd in the final strides. She has a good chance on form and just gets the vote here. 

24/11/24 Results

 Sunday's best at Punchestown came from Farren Glory who was 2nd. The 7/4 favourite was 3rd at halfway making a mistake 2 out, he recovered but made no impression before the last allowing Touch Me Not to win by 6 lengths. In the other race Fastorslow was 4th with the contest going to Fact To File who beat Spillane's Tower by 1/2 a length. Afterwards the Willie Mullins trained horse was made favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup with some bookmakers going as short as 2/1.

 After another busy weekend Irish racing takes a break on Monday, there are meetings at Kempton and Ludlow. The next scheduled Irish card is at Tramore on Tuesday tips for the highlights will be up on Monday night. 

24/11/24 Punchestown

 Our Saturday winner at Punchestown was Stellar Story. The 8/15 favourite was 2nd early leading from the 7th, he came under strong pressure 2 out but stayed on well on the run-in beating Search For Glory by a short head. In the days Grade 1 State Man was 2nd. The 4/9 favourite made headway from two out moving to the front approaching the last. He was passed inside the final furlong by Brighterdaysahead who won by 3/4 of a length. 

 Due to rain making parts of the track waterlogged and further bad weather forecast the meeting at Cork on Sunday has been abandoned but that does leave us with 8 races at Punchestown where there are 2 features. 

1.50: Betvictor Craddockstown Novice Chase (Grade 2)

3: Farren Glory: A decent horse who has one win from two runs this season, That came at Naas on his last outing 2 weeks ago. He led early and despite having a reduced advantage from 2 out he asserted himself in the closing stages coming home by 7 1/2 lengths. He is the pick on form and can follow up here. 

2.25: John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1)

3: Fastorslow: A horse with an excellent record who won this race on reappearance last year and took a second successive Gold Cup on this course in May. He had the reopposing Galopin Des Champs behind him on both occasions and should prove too strong again here as he attempts to defend his crown. 

23/11/24 Punchestown

 Friday's winner came at Tipperary where Sa Majeste was prominent early being left in 3rd after a faller at the fifth, he made a couple of mistakes after but recovered to sit 2nd two out. He disputed the lead at the last leading on the line beating Shannon Royale by a short head. Over at Dundalk Aeon's Aegis was 5th in a race won by Pureview who beat What's Your Game by 2 3/4 lengths. 

It an early morning inspection is passed then a busy weekend begins with 8 races at Punchestown on Saturday where there are 2 highlights. 

1.00: Boodles Florida Pearl Novice Chase (Grade 2)

3: Stellar Story: A smart hurdler who's last win came in the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival in March. He was a bit below form when 4th on this course on his final outing back in May and despite being off 6 months he can win on chase debut.

2.10: Unibet Morgiana Hurdle (Grade 1)

5: State Man: An excellent horse who's only defeat in his last 13 runs came at the hands of Constitution Hill in the 2023 Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. He returned to the festival to win this year's renewal and he is the one to beat here as he looks for a 3rd successive victory in this race before moving on to bigger things. 

22/11/24 Tipperary & Dundalk

 Thursday's best at Thurles came from Jigoro who was 2nd. The 4/9 favourite was prominent being left in the lead when there was a faller 4 out, he was passed after a mistake 2 out and he made no impression on the run-in allowing Drumgill to win by 6 1/2 lengths. The days other pick Reina Del Mar was 5th in a race won by Groovykindoflove who beat Fillusin by 8 1/2 lengths. 

 A Friday double header sees 7 races at Tipperary which has a 7.30am inspection and 8 at Dundalk with 2 main events. 

Tipperary 3.42: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase. 

6: Sa Majeste: A useful winner over hurdles who was a good second on fences debut at Galway 26 days ago. He recovered from a couple of mistakes to sit 5th three out, he kept on well taking 2nd on the run-in. He can put that run to good use here and with more to come he can go one better. 

Dundalk 6.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden. 

1: Aeon's Aegis: A promising horse who finished 4th here on debut 23 days ago. He was at the rear early but travelled well to take fifth a furlong out, despite keeping on at one pace he moved into 4th close to home. He should improve and with his yard having a good spell he can take this. 

21/11/24 Thurles

 The best on Wednesday at Dundalk came from Liltia who was 2nd. The 6/5 favourite made headway from 3 out going 2nd soon after, she kept on well but failed to reach the winner Pearl Jewel who came home by 2 1/4 lengths. In the other race Mveve was 3rd with the contest going to Queens Fury who beat Ardagh Red by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 If a 7.30am inspection is passed then Thurles stages 7 races on Thursday with 2 standing out. 

12.35: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase.

3: Jigoro: A useful hurdler who's best run this year was a 2nd in a Grade 2 at Punchestown in January. He was a bit below form when last seen on the same course in May but he has performed well in both group and listed company and he can make a winning start here over the larger obstacles. 

2.05: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. 

3: Reina Del Mar: A horse with promise who has been a good flat winner in her career. She caught the eye when 2nd at Cork 18 days ago sitting 5th at halfway improving to take 2nd close to home. She definitely has more to come and can pick up a 4th win here. 

20/11/24 Dundalk

 Our winner on Tuesday at Limerick was Cottesloe Sunshine. The 10/3 shot led from the 3rd travelling well entering the straight, she asserted herself before the last beating Balko D'ange by 3 1/2 lengths. In the other race Pachmena was 4th with the contest going to Diamond Nora who beat Jeaniemacaroney by a head.

 There are 8 races at Dundalk on Wednesday with 2 features. 

1.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

8: Mveve: A promising horse who improved from her debut when second over course and distance 3 weeks ago. She made headway 2 out challenging inside the final furlong, she kept on well taking 2nd near the line only going down by a short head. She still has more to offer and can pick up her first win here.

5.15: DundalkStadium.com Fillies Maiden. 

5: Liltia: A lightly-raced horse who was a bit below form when 5th at The Curragh 34 days ago. That can be discounted and she should be judged on the performance that saw her finish 2nd at Navan in September, if she can reproduce that here then she has an excellent chance to make her polytrack debut a winning one.

19/11/24 Limerick

 After a day's rest Irish racing returns on Tuesday with 8 contests at Limerick with 2 highlights. 

12.45: Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle. 

10: Cottesloe Sunshine: A lightly-raced horse who was disputing the lead when unseating her rider 2 out at Clonmel 26 days ago. If recovered well then the same level of performance that saw her finish 3rd at Punchestown in June may be enough for her to finally open her account here.

1.15: Panoramic Restaurant At Limerick Races Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

4: Pachmena: A decent horse who won on the flat at The Curragh last month. She made headway from 1 1/2 out running well to lead in the closing stages coming home by 1/2 a length. She was a bit below form when 8th at Galway 22 days ago but the switch back to hurdles here will suit and she can get back to winning ways. 

17/11/24 Results

 Sunday's winner at Navan was The Yellow Clay. The 8/11 favourite was 4th at halfway moving into 3rd three out, he recovered from a slight mistake to dispute the lead before the last moving to the front soon after. He kept on strongly on the run-in easily beating Where's My Jet by 10 lengths. The day's other pick American Mike was 6th in a race won by Stuzzikini who beat Lucid Dreams by 2 1/2 lengths. 

 After an exciting weekend Irish racing takes a break on Monday. There are meetings at Leicester, Plumpton, Exeter, Southwell and Wolverhampton. The next Irish card is at Limerick on Tuesday tips for the highlights will be up on Monday night. 

17/11/24 Navan

 The best on Saturday at Navan came from Bob Olinger who was 2nd. The 11/8 favourite made good headway entering the straight sitting 3rd two out, he went into 2nd heading to the last but kept on at the same pace allowing Home By The Lee to win by 3 1/2 lengths. The days other race saw Gentleman De Mee finish 5th with the contest going to Found A Fifty who beat Solness by a neck.

 Sunday sees 8 more races at Navan with 2 main events. 

1.20: John Lynch Carpets & Flooring Monksfield Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)

7: The Yellow Clay: A promising horse who picked up a career best win on hurdles debut at Down Royal 2 weeks ago. He led from the 6th asserting himself from 2 out, he pulled clear on the run-in easily coming home by 9 lengths. His trainer is going well and with improvement expected he can follow up here. 

2.30: Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

2: American Mike: A decent horse who has been a course and distance winner in his career. He was last seen finishing 5th behind Spillane's Tower in a Grade 1 novice chase at Punchestown in April and despite being off since he can return to winning ways here on his 1st handicap chase start.

16/11/24 Navan

 Friday's best came at Punchestown where Sounds Victorius was 2nd. The 2/5 favourite sat 3rd early improving into 2nd 4 out, he recovered from a mistake to briefly dispute the lead at the last. He had no extra inside the final furlong allowing Rockymoutainbleu to win by 4 1/2 lengths. Over at Dundalk Cradle Of Love was 6th in a race won by Dark Ace who beat Sounds Like A Plan by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 Two days of top-class action at Navan begins on Saturday with 8 races and 2 standing out. 

1.58: Railway Bar Lismullen Hurdle (Grade 2)

2: Bob Olinger: An excellent horse who won this race on reappearance last season before going on to win the Grade 2 Relkeel at Cheltenham beating Marie's Rock by 7 lengths. He was narrowly beaten into 2nd by Impaire Et Passe in a Grade 1 at Aintree on his final outing in April and he should defend his crown here.

2.33: Bar One Racing Fortria Chase (Grade 2)

4: Gentleman De Mee: A high-class chaser who has been a course and distance winner in his career. He was last seen finishing 3rd behind Ash Tree Meadow in a Grade 3 at Killarney back in May but if he can reproduce the form that saw him finish 2nd in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham then he is the one to beat here on his return. 

15/11/24 Punchestown & Dundalk

 After a day's rest Irish racing returns on Friday with 7 contests at Punchestown and 8 at Dundalk which includes 2 features. 

Punchestown 3.10: Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle. 

3: Sounds Victorius: A decent horse who has been a course winner in his career. He was 4th in two grade one's in the spring finishing behind Jasmin De Vaux at the Cheltenham Festival and Redemption Day on this course when last seen in May. He makes his hurdles debut here and looks hard to beat.

Dundalk 4.45: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race.

10: Cradle Of Love: A good horse who has run here twice finishing 3rd in October and a below form fifth a week ago when one of the joint favourites. He was 7th at halfway improving slightly into 5th a furlong out keeping on at the same pace. He is the pick on form and can achieve a first win.

13/11/24 Results

 Wednesday's winner at Dundalk was Forza Toro. The 5/6 favourite was 3rd at halfway travelling well to lead narrowly from a furlong out, he kept on strongly in the closing stages beating Aviatrice by 4 lengths. The days other pick Whisper A Prayer was 3rd in a race won by Annaghmccanns who beat Aratayvo by 3/4 of a length. 

 After today's action the next Irish races were due to be at Thurles on Thursday but due to the continued lack of rain the track remains unfit for racing and the meeting has been called off, it hasn't yet been rearranged. Irish racing returns with cards at Punchestown and Dundalk on Friday tips for the highlights will be up on Thursday night. 

13/11/24 Dundalk

 The best on a poor Tuesday at Fairyhouse came from Mullaghmore Wave who was 4th. He was 5th at halfway improving to go 3rd 100 yards from the finish, the 11/4 shot had no extra dropping a place close to home while upfront General Hubble beat Twofareeastiswest by an easy 6 lengths. In the other race Stellar Story was a non-runner. 

 On Wednesday we have 7 races at Dundalk with 2 highlights. 

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14: Whisper A Prayer: A decent filly who was last seen finishing a good 4th at Galway 16 days ago. She made some headway early in the straight and despite being bumped by a rival a furlong out she kept on in the final 150 yards taking 4th in the closing stages. She makes her polytrack debut here for a stable in good form and she can pick up her 1st career win.

3.40: View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Median Auction Maiden. 

4: Forza Toro: A well-bred colt who made a promising start when 4th at Gowran Park on debut 71 days ago. He challenged from a furlong out sitting 2nd in the closing stages, he kept on at the same pace dropping to 4th close to home. With that under his belt and improvement expected he can take this. 

12/11/24 Fairyhouse

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Tuesday with 7 contests at Fairyhouse where there are 2 main events. 

1.42: Irish National Hunt Chase CLG Beginners Chase. 

4: Stellar Story: A decent novice hurdler last season who's best performance came at the Cheltenham Festival in March where he won the Albert Bartlett beating The Jukebox Man by a head. He was last seen finishing 4th in a Grade 1 at Punchestown in May and here on chase debut he looks hard to beat. 

2.17: Lorna Brooke Ireland v Britain ( Q.R.) Challenge Handicap Chase. 

3: Mullaghmore Wave: A good horse who picked up a career best win on this course a week ago. He made good headway to lead narrowly from 2 out, he had an increased advantage at the last and despite that being reduced he beat the reopposing General Hubble by 1/2 a length. He should give another good account of himself here and follow up.

10/11/24 Results

 The best on Sunday at Naas came from Marine Nationale who was 2nd. The 8/11 favourite recovered from a poor start to sit 2nd before the 6th. He was challenging but made a mistake 2 out, he tried to improve but made no impression on the run-in allowing Quilixios to win by 7 1/2 lengths. In the other race Happy Jacky was 7th with the contest going to The Busy Fool who beat Park Of Kings by 3/4 of a length. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Monday. There are meetings at Carlisle, Kempton, Newcastle and Wolverhampton. The next Irish card is at Fairyhouse on Tuesday tips for the features will be up on Monday night. 

10/11/24 Naas

 Saturday's winner at Gowran Park was The Big Chap. The 5/2 shot was 2nd at halfway making headway to lead from 3 out, he asserted himself before the last keeping on well to beat Gaelic Arc by 4 1/4 lengths. The other pick Air Drop was 5th in a race won by Nara who beat Dame Rapide by an easy 7 1/2 lengths. 

 There are 8 races at Naas on Sunday with 2 taking centre stage. 

2.00: Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle. 

1: Happy Jacky: A decent horse who is having a good season so far. She was an excellent 2nd at Gowran Park when last seen 36 days ago leading for a second time 2 out being strongly pressed after the last and passed in the final 50 yards. She can carry on her fine run here and can go one better.

2.35: Barberstown Castle Chase (Grade 3)

4: Marine Nationale: A high-class horse who lost his unbeaten record when 5th behind Il Etait Temps in the Grade 1 Irish Arkle at Leopardstown back in February. He was 3rd at halfway but a mistake at the last ended his chances. Despite being off 9 months he is the one to beat and he should pick up a 7th career win here. 

9/11/24 Gowran Park

 Friday's best at Dundalk came from Fivefortwo who won. The 15/8 favourite was always prominent challenging from 2 out, he led narrowly entering the closing stages pulling away to beat Plunder by 3/4 of a length. In the other race Cloud Cover was 3rd with Sakti taking the contest beating Vivienda by a length. 

 The weekend begins with 8 races at Gowran Park on Saturday where 2 stand out. 

11.52am: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase. 

2: Air Drop: A decent winner over hurdles who has taken to fences well. She was in the lead when unseating her rider 2 out in a Grade 3 at Punchestown last month but that can be discounted and she should be judged on her runs before that. She is on the up and should open her fences account here.

1.02: Noreside Catering Handicap Chase. 

1: The Big Chap: A good horse who  disappointed when finishing 4th in a Grade 2 at Down Royal a week ago. He didn't enjoy the step up to a higher level but if he can put in the same performance that saw him come home by 4 1/4 lengths at Limerick in October then he can get back to winning ways here. 

8/11/24 Dundalk

 Our winner on Thursday came in the Clonmel Oil Chase where Saint Sam made all the running gaining a 2 length advantage at halfway, the 6/4 favourite asserted himself from 2 out keeping on well on the run-in and easily beating Fil Dor by 6 1/2 lengths. In the other race Allegorie De Vassy was 4th with the contest going to Pink In The Park who beat Must Be Obeyed by 4 lengths. 

 Eight races take place at Dundalk on Friday night with 2 features. 

6.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cooley Fillies Stakes. 

2: Cloud Cover: A useful filly who has two wins from six runs this year. She ran better than the result suggests when 9th at Southwell 3 weeks ago, she was short of room a furlong out and never challenged. She has an excellent record on the All-weather and can add to that here.

7.00: Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) Maiden. 

5: Fivefortwo: A promising horse who was 3rd over course and distance when last seen 2 weeks ago. He was 8th a furlong out and despite keeping on at one pace he took 3rd close to home. He has progressed with each run and that should continue here and be enough for him to open his account. 

7/11/24 Clonmel

 Wednesday's winner at Dundalk was Declaree. The 4/7 favourite made all the running travelling well to go clear a furlong out, she stayed on strongly easily beating Authenicate by 4 1/4 lengths. The other pick Future Cutlet was 4th in a race won by Mags who beat Nakasero by a short head. 

 Thursday sees 7 races at Clonmel where there are 2 highlights. 

2.05: T.A. Morris Memorial Irish EBF Mares Chase.

1: Allegorie De Vassy: A decent horse who won this race last year before going on to finish 2nd in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse and winning a listed race over at Naas. She was a bit below form when 4th in a Grade 2 chase at Punchestown on her last outing in May but she has a good record fresh which is in her favour and she can defend her crown here.

2.40: Clonmel Oil Chase (Grade 2)

1: Saint Sam: A high-class chaser who didn't need to be at his best when winning over at Auteuil on his last run 54 days ago,he also tasted victory at Cork before that and looks as good as ever. The switch back to chasing here shouldn’t be a problem and he can complete a hat-trick. 

6/11/24 Dundalk

 Tuesday's winner at Fairyhouse was Croke Park. The 2/5 favourite made all the running and despite having a reduced advantage from 2 out he just held on to beat Iris Emery by 3/4 of a length. In the other race What's Up Darling was 2nd. The 8/11 favourite led narrowly early increasing her lead from the 4th, despite being passed 4 out she got to the front again soon after. She made a mistake at the last allowing Any Road to pull away and win by 8 1/2 lengths.

 On Wednesday there are 7 races at Dundalk with 2 main events. 

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7: Declaree: A useful filly who was an excellent 2nd at Fairyhouse in September. She led early facing a challenge from a furlong out, she was passed in the final 50 yards going down by 1/2 a length. She found the step up to listed level too much at Naas last time but this is a good opportunity for her to finally open her account back in calmer waters. 

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1: Future Cutlet: A decent horse who showed improvement when winning at Down Royal 37 days ago. He was 6th approaching halfway and despite being short of room early in the straight he led in the final 200 yards eventually coming home by 1/2 a length. With more expected he can follow up here on his all-weather debut. 

5/11/24 Fairyhouse

 After a rest day Irish racing returns on Tuesday with 8 contests at Fairyhouse where 2 stand out.

12.00: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase. 

2: Croke Park: A good horse who impressed when winning his first two hurdles starts by a total of 14 1/4 lengths. He didn't enjoy the step up to grade one level on his final two runs at the end of last season but he is still a decent chasing prospect who can get back on track here on his return. 

2.15: Fairyhouse Membership 2025 Rated Hurdle. 

1: What's Up Darling: A useful hurdler who's last win came at Navan almost 12 months ago. She was last seen finishing a respectable 4th behind Kateira at Aintree back in April and despite being off 6 months she looks like the one to beat here and can give her trainer a 4th successive win in this race. 

3/11/24 Results

 Sunday's best came at Cork where Jesse Evans was 3rd. The 3/1 shot was 6th at halfway moving into 5th three out. He came under pressure before the last keeping on at the same pace taking 3rd in the closing stages, Gorgeous Tom won beating Monbeg Park by 5 1/2 lengths. In the other races Harbour Wind was 5th with the contest going to Dawn Rising who beat Lily Heart by 1/2 a length while in the Cork Grand National Hand Over Fist was 7th with Sphagnum winning beating Positive Thinker by a short head. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Monday. There are meetings at Kempton, Plumpton, Hereford, Wolverhampton and Southwell. The next Irish card is at Fairyhouse on Tuesday tips for the features will be up on Monday night. 

3/11/24 Cork & The Curragh

 Saturday's winner at Down Royal was Found A Fifty. The 11/10 favourite led for a second time 4 out keeping on well on the run-in to beat Pinkerton by 2 1/4 lengths. In the days Grade 1 Gerri Colombe was 3rd in a race won by Envoi Allen who beat Hewick by 1/2 a length. 

 A Sunday double header sees 7 races at Cork and 8 at The Curragh with 3 topping the bill. 

Cork 2.42: Paddy Power Betting Shops Irish EBF Novice Chase (Grade 3)

3: Jesse Evans: A smart hurdler who put in his best fences performance to win at Galway in September. He was 4th at halfway improving to dispute the lead 2 out, he led in the closing stages beating the reopposing Shecouldbeanything by 2 1/4 lengths. His run in the Irish Cesarewitch can be overlooked and he can return to winning ways here. 

The Curragh 3.00: Comer Group International Loughbrown Stakes (Group 3)

2: Harbour Wind: A decent horse who's last win came at Limerick in June. He was a respectable 2nd behind Al Nayyir in the listed Rose Bowl Stakes at Newmarket when last seen 38 days ago and looking at the rest of this field he has the clear edge on form making him the one to beat. 

Cork 3.15: Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase. 

14: Hand Over Fist: A promising horse who picked up his career best win on this course 3 weeks ago. He led for a 2nd time before the last coming home by 3 1/4 lengths. His trainer is going well and he can follow up here. 

2/11/24 Down Royal

 The one winner on Friday came at Down Royal where Brighterdaysahead tracked the leaders early moving to the front approaching the 4th, the 4/5 favourite recovered from a mistake at the last keeping on well on the run-in beating King Of Kingsfield by 3 3/4 lengths. In the other races Savante was 5th with the contest going to Sansrisk who beat Royal Hollow by 3 1/2 lengths while at Dundalk Bobbi Rosa was 3rd with the race being won by Perfect Pacemaker who beat Smiling by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 Saturday sees a second day at Down Royal where on a 7 race card 2 take centre stage. 

2.40: Ladbrokes Champion Chase (Grade 1)

3: Gerri Colombe: A top-class chaser who won this race last year before going on to finish 2nd in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown and in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. He ended his season winning the Bowl Chase at Aintree in April challenging from 2 out and beating Ahoy Senor by 1/2 a length. He is the one to beat and should take this again on his return. 

3.20: Bottlegreen Ladies Day 2024 Chase (Grade 2)

1: Found A Fifty: A smart horse who had an excellent novice season winning twice before finishing 2nd in the Arkle at Cheltenham. He picked up his 4th career victory in the Grade 1 Maghull Novices Chase at Aintree when last seen and despite going back up in trip on his return he can follow up for a yard who took this 12 months ago.