1/3/25 Navan

 The winner at Dundalk on Friday was Athlumney Warrior. The 2/1 favourite tracked the leaders travelling well to lead from 2 out, he was soon clear staying on strongly in the final furlong easily beating J M's Joy by 2 1/4 lengths. In the other race San Andreas dead heated for 2nd. The 4/1 shot was 4th a furlong out keeping on well without threatening and disputing 2nd with Persian Bliss on the line, Dallas Star won by 1 1/2 lengths. 

 March begins on Saturday with 8 races at Navan where 2 take centre stage. 

3.20: Flyingbolt Novice Chase (Grade 3)

1: Champ Kiely: A smart hurdler who made a good start over fences winning at Fairyhouse on New Year’s Day. He was 4th behind Ballyburn in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown when last seen 27 days ago leading early being passed 2 out dropping to 4th entering the straight. He can build on that here just giving him the nod. 

3.50: Boylesports Webster Cup Chase ( Grade 2)

1: El Fabiolo: A top-class chaser who has 8 career wins including 4 Grade one’s. He fell at the 2nd on his return in the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown in early February but that can be discounted and as long as his jumping improves then he will be hard to beat and he should pick up another big race success. 

28/2/25 Dundalk

 Thursday's winner at Clonmel was Paggane. The 15/8 shot was 3rd at halfway making a slight mistake 4 out, she recovered making headway to lead at the last. She kept on well on the run-in beating Karia Des Blaises by 2 1/4 lengths. The days other pick Hitak was 5th in a race won by Onlymammycanloveme who beat St Cuthbert's Cave by a neck.

 Eight races take place at Dundalk on Friday where there are 2 features. 

6.00: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden. 

2: Athlumney Warrior: A promising horse who was 2nd on debut over course and distance a month ago. He led early but was passed two out, he made no impression soon after keeping on at the same pace. He should improve with that run under his belt and he can go one better here.

6.30: William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Race.

4: San Andreas: A decent veteran who's last win came over course and distance in December. The drop back to 7 furlongs didn't suit here last time where he was 6th at halfway making no impression inside the final furlong eventually finishing 5th. Despite that he is a big player here going back up in trip and he can quickly return to winning ways. 

27/2/25 Clonmel

 After a 2 day break Irish racing returns on Thursday with 7 contests at Clonmel with 2 highlights.

1.40: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase. 

3: Paggane: A decent horse who has taken well to chasing finishing 2nd in a Grade 2 at Limerick in December and 3rd at Fairyhouse 3 weeks ago. She was in 2nd approaching halfway challenging at the last, she dropped to 3rd in the final 100 yards making no impression. She has a good chance here and can make it 3rd time lucky over fences. 

4.00: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle.

5: Hitak: A lightly-raced horse who after finishing 2nd here in January was badly hampered by a faller 4 out when finishing 6th at Naas 19 days ago. That can be overlooked and with improvement expected he can take a step forward and open his account here. 

24/2/25 Results

 An excellent Monday at Punchestown saw both of my picks win. Familiar Dreams made all the running being pressed entering the straight, the 6/4 favourite was clear at the last and despite having a reduced advantage she stayed on well under pressure beating Toad Hall by 3/4 of a length. In the other race Rokathir sat 3rd three out improving to challenge approaching the straight. The 5/2 favourite had a narrow lead at the last staying on strongly and comfortably beating Topgun Simmy by 4 3/4 lengths. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a two day break. There are meetings at Leicester, Catterick and Wolverhampton on Tuesday with Wincanton, Wetherby, Bangor-On-Dee and Kempton on Wednesday. The next Irish card is at Clonmel on Thursday tips for the highlights will be up on Wednesday night.

24/2/25 Punchestown

 Neither of my tips ran at Naas on Sunday after the last 2 races were abandoned. Heavy late afternoon rain left the chase course unfit for racing leaving the course with no option.

 If an early Monday morning inspection is passed then another week will begin with 8 races at Punchestown where 2 stand out.

2.35: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle. 

1: Familiar Dreams: A promising horse who's fifth career win came at Tramore back in August. She was a decent 3rd on hurdles debut here 28 days ago sitting 2nd at halfway but making no impression approaching the last dropping to 3rd on the run-in. She should improve and is the one to beat here. 

3.35: Book Your Group Deal Today Handicap Hurdle. 

12: Rokathir: A lightly-raced horse who was running well and challenging before falling two out on chase debut here last month. If recovered satisfactorily then he has an excellent chance back over smaller obstacles on handicap hurdle debut and he should open his account here. 

 

23/2/25 Naas

 Saturday's winner at Fairyhouse was Nick Rockett. The 5/6 favourite was 2nd early disputing the lead from the 3rd, he travelled well moving to the front 2 out staying on well on the run-in beating Intense Raffles by 3/4 of a length. In the other race Bioluminescence was 2nd. The 9/4 shot led at the 4th but was strongly pressed being passed before the last by Spindleberry who won by 6 1/2 lengths.

 Eight races take place at Naas on Sunday where there are 2 main events. 

4.50: William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase. 

1: Shannon Royale: A decent horse who's latest win came at Punchestown in December. The step up to graded level was too much last time being pulled up 3 out at Gowran Park in the Goffs Thyestes 31 days ago. That can be overlooked and in a smaller field he can definitely bounce back and pick up a fifth career win.

5.20: DAR Golf Newlands Chase (Grade 3)

1: Blood Destiny: A smart chaser who was a creditable 3rd behind Appreciate It in the Grade 2 Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase at Thurles 35 days ago. He sat 5th approaching halfway improving to dispute the lead entering the straight, he was passed before the last making no impression on the run-in. That was his return after 8 months off and this looks like a good opportunity for him to resume winning ways. 

22/2/25 Fairyhouse

 The best on Friday came at Dundalk where Jered Maddox was 5th. The 6/1 shot tracked the leaders early but dropped to 7th entering the straight, he made no impression from a furlong out keeping on at one pace. Upfront Sporting Hero won beating Big Gossey by a head. Over at Punchestown Familiar Dreams didn't run because the meeting was abandoned. Heavy overnight rain left parts of the track unfit for racing, the card has now been moved to Monday.

 There are 8 races at Fairyhouse on Saturday with 2 features. 

3.25: Follow ToteRacing On Twitter BobbyJo Chase (Grade 3)

8: Nick Rockett: A high-class chaser who has been a course winner. He has one victory from two runs this season that came in a Grade 3 at Gowran Park 30 days ago where he made headway from 4 out travelling well to lead soon after staying on well and coming home by 2 1/4 lengths. He is definitely a big player and can follow up here.

4.35: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Colreevy Mares Novice Chase. 

1: Bioluminescence: A decent horse who impressed on chase debut winning a Grade 2 at Limerick in December. She led from the 8th and despite being strongly pressed she stayed on well winning by 3 lengths. She built on that when second behind Dancing City in a Grade 3 at Naas 27 days ago and can quickly return to winning ways here. 

21/2/25 Punchestown & Dundalk

 The best at Punchestown on Thursday came from Gaoth Chuil who was 3rd. The 7/4 shot led for a second time 2 out being passed entering the straight, she dropped to 3rd at the last keeping on at one pace. Upfront Jade De Grugy won beating Mousey Brown by a comfortable 6 lengths. In the other race Velvet Elvis was 8th with the contest going to Fortunedefortunate who beat Will Do by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 A Friday double header sees 8 races at both Punchestown and Dundalk with 2 highlights. 

Punchestown 2.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle. 

1: Familiar Dreams: A promising horse who's fifth career win came at Tramore back in August.  She was a decent 3rd on hurdles debut here 25 days ago sitting 2nd at halfway but making no impression approaching the last dropping to 3rd on the run-in. She should improve and is the one to beat here. 

Dundalk 5.00: Racing TV Club Day Handicap. 

3: Jered Maddox: A course specialist who picked up his career best win over course and distance 2 weeks ago. He made headway from a furlong out keeping on well to lead in the closing stages beating the reopposing Never Shout Never by 1/2 a length. He can give another good account here and achieve a 9th course win.

20/2/25 Punchestown

 Irish racing returns on Thursday with 8 contests at Punchestown where 2 stand out.

2.25: Quinnbet Grand National Trial Handicap Chase.

1: Velvet Elvis: A fair horse who ran his best race to date when a very good 2nd in the Grade 3 Goffs Thyestes at Gowran Park a month ago. He led for a second time entering the straight being passed 2 out keeping on at the same pace going down by 2 1/4 lengths. He can build on that here and should go one better.

3.25: Betvictor Quevega Mares Hurdle (Grade 3)

4: Gaoth Chuil: A useful hurdler who was a good 2nd in a listed race at Leopardstown when last seen 19 days ago. She made headway from 2 out briefly disputing the lead at the last, she was 2nd on the run-in making no further impression. With fitness on her side she looks the pick here and can achieve a fifth career win.

18/2/25 Update

 Irish racing was due to return on Wednesday but after the passing of jockey Michael O'Sullivan Horse Racing Ireland have made some calendar changes. The meeting that was to have taken place at Punchestown on Wednesday has been moved to Friday with Thurles on Thursday being called off, the meeting that was abandoned at Punchestown on Sunday will now take it's place. Tips for the highlights will be up on Wednesday night. 

16/2/25 Update

 Sunday's meeting at Punchestown was abandoned as a mark of respect to jockey Michael O'Sullivan. He fell in a race at Thurles on February 6th and sadly passed away from his injuries early on Sunday morning. 

 Irish racing now takes a two day break. There are meetings at Carlisle, Southwell and Wolverhampton on Monday with Market Rasen, Taunton and Wolverhampton on Tuesday. The next Irish card is at Punchestown on Wednesday tips for the highlights will be up on Tuesday night.

16/2/25 Punchestown

 Saturday's winner at Gowran Park was Kitzbuhel. The 2/7 favourite was in midfield improving into 2nd 4 out, he travelled well leading for a second time before the last. He kept on best in the closing stages beating Break My Soul by 2 3/4 lengths. The other pick Saint Sam was 2nd. The 2/5 favourite led early having a reduced advantage from 4 out. He was passed soon after by Classic Getaway who won by a comfortable 6 lengths. 

On Sunday there are 7 races at Punchestown with 2 main events. 

3.10: QuinnBet Grand National Trial Handicap Chase. 

1: Velvet Elvis: A fair horse who ran his best race to date when a very good second in the Grade 3 Goffs Thyestes at Gowran Park 24 days ago. He led for a second time entering the straight being passed 2 out keeping on at the same pace going down by 2 1/4 lengths. He can build on that here and should go one better. 

3.40: Madigan Group Irish EBF Sheila Bourke Novice Hurdle. 

6: William Munny: A promising horse who has done well over hurdles including a second at Fairyhouse 22 days ago. He led after the first but was strongly pressed from the last after a slight mistake, he was passed in the closing stages making no further impression. He definitely has more to offer and can pick up a 3rd career win here. 

15/2/25 Gowran Park

 The best at Dundalk on Friday came from Waterford Flow who was 2nd. The 5/2 shot led early being challenged from a furlong out, he was passed in the final 100 yards by Tiberius Thunder who won by 3/4 of a length. In the other race Brigadier Kakuru was 3rd with the contest going to Ohmyviette who beat Lyle The Crocodile by a neck. 

 The weekend begins on Saturday with 7 races at Gowran Park where we have 2 features. 

1.55: Red Mills Trial Hurdle (Grade 3)

2: Kitzbuhel: A promising horse who ran well in France before winning on Irish debut at Punchestown 67 days ago. He was clear before the 5th having an increased lead at the last, he kept on best on the run-in coming home by 3 3/4 lengths. That performance showed he is talented and with more to come he can follow up here. 

3.05: Red Mills Chase (Grade 2)

2: Saint Sam: A high-class horse who completed a hat-trick when winning the Clonmel Oil Chase in November. He wasn't disgraced when 2nd over hurdles at Punchestown on New Year’s Eve only going down by 1/2 a length. He is a big player here going back over larger obstacles and should quickly resume winning ways. 

14/2/25 Dundalk

 Thursday's winner at Clonmel was Ballybow. The 5/6 favourite made all the running but after a couple of slight mistakes he was strongly pressed before the last, he kept on best under pressure on the run-in beating Ballygunner Castle by 1/2 a length. In the other race Jay Pee M was 4th with the contest going to Luminous Light who beat Natural Breeze by a neck. 

 Friday sees 7 races at Dundalk where there are 2 highlights. 

5.10: Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Maiden. 

7: Waterford Flow: A lightly-raced horse who was a good 3rd on this course when last seen 16 days ago. He was prominent sitting 4th at halfway challenging from a furlong out, he came under pressure in the closing stages dropping to 3rd. He goes back down in trip here and has an excellent chance to open his account. 

6.15: Happy Valentines Day Rated Race. 

1: Brigadier Kakuru: A decent horse who picked up a career best win over course and distance 31 days ago. He made all the running and despite having a narrow lead inside the final furlong he kept on well coming home by a head. He is the one to beat here and with further progress likely he should complete a hat-trick. 

13/2/25 Clonmel

 An excellent Wednesday at Dundalk saw both my picks win. In the early race Tropical Retreat was at the rear early travelling well from a furlong out, he led in the final 100 yards with the 2/1 joint favourite beating Tino Pai by 1/2 a length. The other pick Genoah was 3rd at halfway making headway entering the straight, the 1/1 favourite moved to the front 2 out keeping on well to beat Annaghmccanns by 1 1/4 lengths. 

On Thursday there are 8 races at Clonmel with 2 standing out. 

1.45: Surehaul Mercedes- Benz Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)

1: Ballybow: A good horse who has 2 wins from 4 runs this season his career best coming at Naas 18 days ago. He was prominent making headway to lead from 2 out, he was soon clear staying on well on the run-in and coming home by 9 lengths. He goes up in trip here and should show further progress making him the one to beat. 

4.05: SIS Supporting Irish Racing Novice Handicap Chase. 

6: Jay Pee M: A promising horse who opened his account on fences debut at Cork a month ago. He was 5th at halfway travelling well to lead from 3 out, despite not being fluent at the last he asserted himself in the closing stages winning by 2 1/4 lengths. He switches to handicapping here and with more to offer he can follow up. 

12/2/25 Dundalk

 After two days off Irish racing returns on Wednesday with 8 contests at Dundalk where there are 2 main events. 

1.35: Group Deals Available At Dundalk Stadium Maiden. 

8: Tropical Retreat: A promising-Looking horse who was a decent 4th on debut here 54 days ago. He tracked the leaders challenging from 2 out, he dropped to 3rd soon after keeping on at the same pace and losing another place. That performance showed there was plenty to work with so improvement is expected and he can open his account here. 

5.40: View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap. 

1: Genoah: A decent horse who picked up his first win over course and distance when last seen 89 days ago. He made good headway to lead inside the final 100 yards keeping on well and coming home by a length. He can build on that here and follow up on handicap debut. 

9/2/25 Results

 Sunday's winner at Navan was Better Days Ahead. The 1/2 favourite sat 2nd early improving to lead from 4 out, he was strongly pressed inside the final furlong but stayed on well close to home beating Stellar Story by a neck. In the other Grade 2 Thedevilscoachman was 2nd. The 15/8 favourite made good headway to briefly dispute the lead at the last, he had no extra in the closing stages allowing Maxxum to pull away and win by 4 lengths. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a 2 day break. There are meetings at Plumpton, Catterick and Wolverhampton on Monday with Ayr, Lingfield and Wolverhampton on Tuesday. The next Irish card is at Dundalk on Wednesday tips for the highlights will be up on Tuesday night.

9/2/25 Navan

 A decent Saturday at Naas saw both my picks finish 2nd. Koori Star disputed the lead early sitting 3rd after the fifth, she improved into 2nd before the last keeping on well on the run-in but losing to Scalpnagoon by 1 1/2 lengths. In the other race Allegorie De Vassy led for a second time before the fifth being passed at the last, the 5/6 favourite railed but couldn't reach Dinoblue who won by a neck. 

 Seven races take place at Navan on Sunday where there are 2 features. 

2.40: William Hill Top Price Guarantee Boyne Hurdle (Grade 2)

6: Thedevilscoachman: A smart hurdler who has been a course winner in his career. He was a creditable 2nd in the Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park when last seen 17 days ago. He sat 3rd approaching the last keeping on well to take 2nd close to home. If he reproduces that performance then he is the one to beat here and should go one better.

3.45: William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novice Chase (Grade 2)

3: Better Days Ahead: A promising horse who has one win from three runs this season, that came on this course in November taking a beginners chase beating Slade Steel by 4 lengths. He was a very close second behind Croke Park in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown on Boxing day just going down by a head. There should be further improvement and he can get back to winning ways here. 

8/2/25 Naas

 An excellent Friday at Dundalk saw both my picks win. In the early race Valiant Force made all the running and was a length clear at halfway, the 8/11 favourite kept on well inside the final furlong beating Harry's Bar by 4 3/4 lengths. The other pick Cee En Gee travelled well and was 2nd at halfway, the 4/7 favourite stayed on strongly leading close to home beating Ze Do Asfalto by a neck.

 The weekend begins with 7 races at Naas on Saturday which includes 2 highlights. 

1.55: Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Novice Hurdle. 

4: Koori Star: A useful hurdler who ran well to finish 4th at Navan when last seen 3 weeks ago. She made progress from 2 out sitting 8th before the last, despite keeping on at the same pace on the run-in she did move into 4th. She sets the standard here on her return to novice company and can pick up a 2nd career win.

4.15: BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Mares Chase.

2: Allegorie De Vassy: A smart chaser who improved on recent starts when winning a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day. She made all the running and was left clear 4 out, she stayed on strongly coming home by an unchallenged 25 lengths. She looks like the one to beat here and should follow up. 

7/2/25 Dundalk

 At Thurles on Thursday Wee Charlie failed to finish. The 6/5 favourite sat 3rd early in the straight but was making no impression when falling at the last. His rider Michael O'Sullivan was seriously injured and after lengthy on course treatment he was taken away by air ambulance and the rest of the meeting was abandoned. 

 On Friday there are 7 races at Dundalk with 2 standing out. 

4.50: Book Online At Dundalkstadium.com Race.

4: Valiant Force: A useful colt who's last win was on this course in October. He returned here finishing a creditable 4th in the Group 3 Mercury Stakes later the same month sitting 3rd a furlong out just dropping to 4th close to home in a tight finish. Looking at that performance he is worth another shot and can return to winning ways here.

6.00: Floodlit Friday's At Dundalk Race.

1: Cee En Gee: A good horse who impressed when winning here on debut 51 days ago. He made headway from a furlong out staying on well to lead in the closing stages coming home by 1/2 a length. He should progress further here and has an excellent chance to follow up. 

6/2/25 Thurles

 Wednesday's winner at Fairyhouse was Sa Majeste. The 11/10 favourite travelled well leading for a second time on the run-in, he kept on well in the closing stages beating Affordale Fury by 3/4 of a length. In the other race Paggane was 3rd with the contest going to Zenta who beat Karia Des Blaises by 2 1/2 lengths. 

Thursday sees 7 races at Thurles where there are 2 main events. 

2.00: Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase. 

5: Wee Charlie: A decent horse who has 2 wins from 6 runs this season his last being at Galway back in October. He was a good second on this course when last seen 47 days ago leading from 2 out but being passed at the last going down by 2 1/2 lengths. He switches back to chasing here and can continue his good recent form by achieving a 4th career win. 

3.45: Thurles Rated Novice Hurdle. 

1: Jacob's Ladder: A promising horse who picked up a career best win at Navan 19 days ago. He was 2nd before the last keeping on well to challenge on the run-in, he led close to home winning by 1/2 a length. There is definitely more to come and he should follow up here.

5/2/25 Fairyhouse

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Wednesday with 8 contests at Fairyhouse where there are 2 highlights. 

 12.55: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase. 

4: Paggane: A decent horse who was a promising 2nd behind Bioluminescence in a Grade 2 at Limerick on fences debut 40 days ago. She recovered from a slight mistake early to sit fifth at halfway, she improved into 2nd approaching the last keeping on at one pace. She looks like the one to beat here and can pick up a 3rd career win. 

1.55: Fairyhouse Easter Festival 19th- 21st April Rated Chase.

5: Sa Majeste: A useful winner over hurdles who's last victory came at Tipperary in November. He was prominent despite a couple of mistakes challenging at the last, he stayed on well under pressure leading on the line coming home by a short head. He wasn't at his best when 5th in a Grade 1 at Limerick 39 days ago but this is an easier race and he can get back to winning ways here.

3/2/25 Results

 The best at Punchestown on Monday came from Balko D'ange who was 2nd. The 9/4 favourite led for a second time at the 5th, After a mistake 4 out his advantage was reduced and another one before the last saw him passed on the run-in by Duffys Hodey who won by 7 lengths. The other pick Splashing Out was 5th in a race won by Theonewedreamof who beat Sainte Dona by 1 1/2 lengths. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Tuesday. There are meetings at Market Rasen, Taunton and Newcastle. The next Irish card is at Fairyhouse on Wednesday tips for the highlights will be up on Tuesday night.

3/2/25 Punchestown

 A good Sunday at Leopardstown saw 2 of my picks win. In the early Grade 1 Ballyburn sat 2nd early leading from 2 out, the 8/13 favourite was passed at the last but rallied to lead for a second time inside the final furlong staying on strongly to beat Croke Park by 5 lengths. The other winner was State Man. The 5/4 shot sat 2nd but was left clear when Lossiemouth fell at the 6th. He was further in front entering the straight being eased down inside the final furlong easily beating Daddy Long Legs by 6 1/2 lengths. The 3rd pick El Fabiolo failed to finish falling at the 2nd.

 There are 8 races at Punchestown on Monday with 2 features. 

1.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Chase. 

5: Splashing Out: A useful winner over hurdles who was a promising 2nd in a novice chase at Tramore when last seen 33 days ago. She was 4th three out improving into 2nd on the run-in keeping on at one pace. She goes significantly up in trip here on her handicap chase debut and with improvement expected she can pick up a 2nd career win.

3.05: Ladbrokes Play '1-2- Free' On Football Novice Handicap Hurdle. 

1: Balko D'ange: A decent horse who achieved a career best win in a listed race at Limerick 36 days ago. He tracked the leaders making progress to lead from 3 out, despite a slight mistake he was soon 2 lengths clear keeping on well and coming home by 1 1/2 lengths. He makes his handicap hurdle debut here and can follow up.

2/2/25 Leopardstown

 An excellent Saturday at Leopardstown saw all 3 of my picks win. Final Demand was 5th at halfway leading approaching the last, the 11/8 favourite drew clear on the run-in easily beating Wingmen by 12 lengths. Majborough led from the 3rd recovering from a slight mistake 4 out to be 3 lengths clear soon after, the 8/11 favourite went further in front coming home by 9 lengths. In the days highlight Galopin Des Champs was clear at halfway keeping on well on the run-in pulling further away to beat Grangeclear West by 4 3/4 lengths. Afterwards he was cut to the 8/13 favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. 

 The Dublin Racing Festival reaches it’s conclusion on Sunday with 8 contests and 3 final Grade one’s topping the bill. 

1.10: Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1)

2: Ballyburn: Last seasons leading novice hurdler who's Grade 1 victory’s included races here and at Cheltenham. He began his chase career with a win at Punchestown in November where he went clear from 3 out staying on strongly and coming home by 13 lengths. He was no match for Sir Gino at Kempton last time but this exciting horse can get back to winning ways here. 

2.10: Ladbrokes Dublin Chase (Grade 1)

2: El Fabiolo: A horse with an excellent record winning 4 grade one's including this race last year. He wasn't seen at his best after that pulling up in the Queen Mother at Cheltenham and being a 4 length second behind Jonbon at Sandown when last seen in April. He is unbeaten here so must be taken seriously and he can pick up a 9th career win.

3.20: Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)

3: State Man: A top-class hurdler who's highlight last season was winning the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. He put in a rare below par run when 3rd in the December Hurdle over course and distance 35 days ago but he can definitely bounce back and complete a hat-trick of wins in this race.