On Wednesday both my picks finished 2nd. At Sligo Clonshire River led early having a 10 length advantage at halfway, that was reduced from 4 out and the 2/1 favourite was strongly pressed being passed on the run-in by Sayitfirst who won by 3 1/2 lengths. In the race at Bellewstown Escaping Thejungle led for a second time two out but the 5/2 favourite was passed soon after by Nezeeh who won by 1/2 a length.
There are 8 races at Bellewstown and 7 at Clonmel on Thursday with 2 features.
Bellewstown 4.15: Kilsaran Race.
2: Angelo Pio: A useful colt who's last win came at Down Royal in June. He was a good 3rd at The Curragh 40 days ago where he sat 4th at halfway making progress from 2 out, he still had a chance in the final 100 yards but couldn't reach the front two. He just gets the vote here and can achieve a 3rd career win.
Clonmel 5.00: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Captain Christy Rated Novice Chase.
2: Queen Of Mercy: A good horse who won on fences debut at Kilbeggan 27 days ago. She was 4th approaching halfway making progress into 2nd two out, she led at the last keeping on well and coming home by 7 1/2 lengths. A repeat of that performance should be enough to complete a hat-trick here.
