On Saturday at Bellewstown both my picks finished 2nd. In the opener Chester Nimitz travelled well leading for a third time a furlong out. The 9/4 shot was passed inside the final furlong by Atsila who went on to win by 2 1/4 lengths. In the later race Cuban Grey led early being strongly pressed from 2 out. The 9/2 joint favourite had no extra close to home allowing Emerald Harmony to win by a head.
A busy Sunday sees 7 races at both Fairyhouse and Cork with 3 highlights.
Fairyhouse 2.35: Paddy Kehoe Suspended Cellings Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)
8: Wingmen: A useful hurdler who after finishing 2nd in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown was below form when 10th in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham 23 days ago. He led from the 4th but was passed after a mistake 2 out dropping down the field. He goes back down in trip and class here and should pick up a 4th career win.
Cork 3.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cork Stakes.
7: Vespertilio: A useful filly who was a good 5th behind Porta Fortuna in the Justify Matron Stakes at Leopardstown when last seen in September. Despite going down in trip here she has an excellent chance and can take this on her return.
Fairyhouse 3.37: Donohoe Marquees Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)
7: Karniquet: A decent horse who after winning at Tramore in November has been behind stablemate Kopek Des Bordes on his last two starts, finishing 2nd in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown and 4th in the Supreme at Cheltenham. He tops the shortlist here and can get back to winning ways.
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