1/2/26 Leopardstown

 None of Saturday's tips ran because the meeting at Leopardstown was called off. 17mm of rain in 24 hours made the hurdle track unfit for racing. The meeting has been rearranged for Monday. 

 If an 8am inspection is passed then day 1 of the Dublin Racing Festival will now be on Sunday at Leopardstown with 3 Grade one's topping the bill. 

1.10: Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1.)

1: Final Demand: A top-class horse who made it 2 from 2 over fences when taking the Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick in December. He made all the running asserting himself from 2 out, he kept on well easily coming home by 8 lengths. He is hard to look past here and should give his trainer a 6th win in this race since 2020.

2.10: Ladbrokes Dublin Chase (Grade 1.)

4: Marine Nationale: An excellent chaser who won the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham last season and followed up with a Grade 1 at Punchestown in April. He ran well when second behind the reopposing Solness over course and distance on his return during the Christmas meeting recovering from an early mistake and can go one better here. 

3.20: Timeless Sash Windows Irish Champion Hurdle ( Grade 1.)

6: Lossiemouth: A brilliant hurdler who has won nine Grade one's her last on this course 5 weeks ago. She was 2nd at halfway leading at the last and beating Brighterdaysahead by a length. She faces that rival again here and should win completing a 5-timer in the process. 

31/1/26 Leopardstown

 Friday's winner at Dundalk was Genoah. The 3/1 shot was at the rear early but improved into 3rd a furlong out, he challenged in the closing stages leading in the last strides beating San Andreas by a head. The days other pick Aurevoir Tristesse was 6th in a race won by Handshake who beat Nermal by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 If an early morning inspection is passed then the Dublin Racing Festival will begin at Leopardstown on Saturday with a 7 race card and 3 Grade One's taking centre stage. 

1.50: Gannon's City Recovery & Recycling Services Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1.)

4: Narciso Has: A good horse who's last win came in a Grade 2 over course and distance on Boxing Day. He led for a second time 3 out going clear early in the straight, he had an increased advantage on the run-in coming home by 11 lengths. He is the one to beat here and should follow up. 

2.55: Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1.)

2: Romeo Coolio: A fine horse who is unbeaten since switching to fences completing a hat-trick on this course last time. He was 4th at halfway improving to lead close to home winning by 1/2 a length. With more to come he should achieve the 4-timer here.

3.30: Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1.)

6: Galopin Des Champs: A standout horse who won this race for a 3rd time 12 months ago. He was 2 lengths clear at halfway eventually coming home by 4 3/4 lengths. He suffered a rare defeat when 3rd in the Savills Chase over course and distance on his return in December and with that under his belt he should make it four Gold Cup's in a row here.

30/1/26 Dundalk

 The best at Thurles on Thursday came from John The Diva who was 3rd. The 6/4 favourite sat 4th at halfway improving into 3rd four out, he made no impression approaching the last keeping on at one pace. Upfront Toor Khov won beating Insouciant Dallier by 4 lengths. In the days other race King In Love was 5th with the contest going to Pebble Bleu who beat Pookie Holler by 3 1/4 lengths. 

 Friday sees 8 races at Dundalk with 2 main events. 

4.45: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden.

8: Aurevoir Tristesse: A well-bred newcomer who is related to Caravaggio and also has No Mo Cash as a half-sister. She also has a dam Tocco Diamore who won at listed level for this yard so taking all that into consideration she should go well here and open her account on debut. 

6.15: Bar 1 Betting Extra Places Daily Rated Race.

1: Genoah: A useful horse who picked up a career best win on this course 42 days ago. He was 5th at halfway challenging from a furlong out, he led narrowly in the closing stages keeping on well and coming home by 3/4 of a length. He goes back up in trip here and can follow up. 

29/1/26 Thurles

 Wednesday's best at Dundalk came from Little Empire who was 3rd. The 2/1 shot was 4th at halfway improving to take 2nd in the final 150 yards, he kept on at one pace dropping to 3rd close to home. Upfront Exquisite Acclaim won beating Brewing by 3/4 of a length. The other pick Cinnamon Coco was 6th in a race won by The Real Screamer who beat Trishuli River by 3 lengths. 

 On Thursday there are 7 races at Thurles where we have 2 features. 

1.25: Leugh Beginners Chase. 

7: John The Diva: A fair chaser who was a good second at Punchestown 18 days ago. He made headway from 5 out soon moving into 3rd, a bad mistake 2 out ended any challenge but he did keep on well on the run-in. He should improve further here and get off the mark in this sphere.

4.25: Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle. 

1: King In Love: A decent horse who's last win came at Cork in November. He made progress from 3 out leading soon after, despite being strongly pressed he came home by 1 1/4 lengths. He was a good 3rd at Leopardstown on his last outing 32 days ago and he should go well again here quickly returning to winning ways. 

28/1/26 Dundalk

 Neither of Tuesday's tips ran because the meeting at Limerick was called off. Significant overnight rain made the track unfit for racing with water lying on certain part's. The card has yet to be rearranged. 

 Dundalk stages 7 races on Wednesday with 2 highlights. 

4.02: Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap. 

5: Little Empire: A horse with a decent record here who was last seen finishing 2nd over course and distance 12 days ago. He was 3rd early travelling well to take second two out, despite challenging he couldn't reach the eventual winner going down by 3/4 of a length. He can improve here and pick up another course win.

5.37: Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap. 

3: Cinnamon Coco: A smart horse who has taken well to the surface here winning in November and then finishing a respectable 3rd 19 days ago. He was at the rear early making progress from 2 out, he disputed the lead inside the final furlong dropping to 3rd close to home. With more to come he should win again here.

27/1/26 Limerick

 The best on Monday at Punchestown came from Bibe Mus who was 2nd. The 5/4 favourite tracked the leaders early sitting 3rd two out, he took 2nd before the last keeping on without reaching Sopelana who won by 2 1/4 lengths. In the other race I'm Slippy was 5th with the contest going to Spinningayarn who beat Parnell Street by 6 1/2 lengths. 

 If an 8am inspection is passed then there will be 7 races at Limerick on Tuesday with 2 standing out. 

3.59: Panoramic Restaurant Novice Handicap Hurdle. 

5: Lenjoleur De Palma: A course winner in his career who was a creditable 2nd in a listed race here when last seen 29 days ago. He was 3rd three out disputing the lead entering the straight, he was passed at the last making no further impression. He enjoys running here and should win for a trainer having a good spell. 

4.33: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction (Pro/Am) Flat Race.

8: Gillane: A useful horse who was 2nd at Navan on his last outing 52 days ago. He was 4th 1 1/2 out travelling well taking second in the closing stages. He can definitely build on that and open his account here for his new yard. 

26/1/26 Punchestown

 Sunday's best at Naas came from Karbau who was 2nd. The 1/1 favourite was 4th at halfway making headway into 2nd approaching the last, he kept on but made no impression in the closing stages allowing Glen Kiln to win by a length. The other pick Flicker Of Hope failed to finish being pulled up before the last. 

 Monday sees 7 races at Punchestown with 2 main events. 

1.40: Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle. 

1: Bibe Mus: A promising horse who's last win came at Gowran Park in October. He rallied to lead in the final 100 yards staying on well and coming home by 1/2 a length. He was last seen finishing 2nd in a listed race at Aintree 51 days ago and he can return to winning ways here on handicap hurdle debut. 

3.10: Matchbook Betting Exchange Rated Novice Hurdle. 

1: I'm Slippy: A smart horse who has one win from two runs this season, that came at Cork in November where he led after the first and despite a late mistake he easily won by five lengths. He was 2nd in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse 58 days ago and with further improvement expected he can achieve a 3rd career win here. 

25/1/26 Naas

 With no action on Saturday we turn our attention to Naas on Sunday where if an early morning inspection is passed then there will be 7 races with 2 features. 

 1.25: Naas Racecourse Business Club Limestone Lad Hurdle (Grade 3.)

5: Karbau: A good horse who was 3rd in two grade one's in the spring his last being at Punchestown back in April. He sat 4th at halfway challenging entering the straight, he made a mistake at the last keeping on at one pace. He makes his return here and can win for a yard who have an excellent record in this race.

3.25: Finaly Ford At Naas Novice Chase (Grade 3.)

1: Flicker Of Hope: A decent horse over hurdles who has enjoyed a fine start to his fences career winning at Fairyhouse and following up over course and distance 16 days ago. He was 2nd two out leading at the last, he stayed on well coming home by 2 3/4 lengths. The step up in class here shouldn’t be a problem and he can complete a hat-trick. 

23/1/26 Results

 On Friday at Dundalk both my picks finished 4th. Another Day Done was 3rd at halfway making no impression from 2 out, the 7/4 favourite kept on at one pace while upfront Dawn Flame won beating Whatchadoin by 1/2 a length. In the other race Neon Eyes led early but was passed 1 1/2 out, the 7/1 shot soon had no extra allowing River Of Life to win beating Fate's Gambit by 1/2 a length. 

After today's action the next Irish card was due to be at Fairyhouse on Saturday but because of significant rainfall the track is unfit for racing and the meeting was called off on Friday afternoon, it has yet to be rearranged. If an early morning inspection is passed then there will be action at Naas on Sunday tips will be up on Saturday night. 

23/1/26 Dundalk

 Thursday's best at Gowran Park came from Staffordshire Knot who was 2nd. The 9/4 favourite led early having a length advantage at halfway, he was strongly pressed from 2 out being passed on the run-in by Home By The Lee who won by 1/2 a length. In the days Grade 3 Captain Cody failed to finish falling at the 5th.

 On Friday there are 8 races at Dundalk with 2 highlights. 

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3: Another Day Done: A lightly-raced horse who showed lots of improvement when winning over course and distance 10 days ago. He made progress from 1 1/2 out soon leading, he went clear in the closing stages comfortably coming home by 5 1/2 lengths. Despite a weight rise this well-bred colt can follow up here. 

6.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

10: Neon Eyes: A useful horse who was 3rd over course and distance on debut 42 days ago. She made headway from a furlong out keeping on well taking 3rd close to home. That performance showed there was more to come so with progress expected she can open her account here.

22/1/26 Gowran Park

 Irish racing returns on Thursday with 7 contests at Gowran Park where 2 stand out. 

1.45: John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2.)

5: Staffordshire Knot: A horse in decent form who's last win came at Clonmel 7 weeks ago. He led approaching the straight asserting himself from 2 out, he kept on well on the run-in easily coming home by 10 lengths. The step up in class here shouldn’t be a problem and he can complete a hat-trick. 

3.30: Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade 3.)

5: Captain Cody: A smart chaser who's best win to date was in last seasons Scottish Grand National. He was 3rd on his return in the Drinmore at Fairyhouse and was then 7th in the Paddy Power Chase over at Leopardstown last time. With conditions here sure to suit he can pick up a fifth career win.

20/1/26 Results

 The best at Down Royal on Tuesday came from He's Gorgeous who was 2nd. The 7/4 shot led early but was passed after a mistake 2 out, he kept on taking 2nd close to home but didn't trouble the winner Anotherway who came home by 5 lengths. The other pick Spinola Bay was 6th in a race won by Jony R who beat Night Moon by 7 1/2 lengths. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes another break on Wednesday. There are meetings at Lingfield, Catterick and Kempton. The next Irish card is at Gowran Park on Thursday where it's Goffs Thyestes day tips for the highlights will be up on Wednesday night. 

20/1/26 Down Royal

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Tuesday with 7 contests at Down Royal and 2 main events. 

1.20: Franciscan Well Rated Novice Hurdle. 

2: Spinola Bay: A good horse who's last win came at Leopardstown on Boxing day. He led for a second time in the closing stages coming home by a neck. He was a creditable 3rd at Cork 2 weeks ago and with further progress expected he should continue his good recent  form here for a yard who won this race last year. 

2.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase. 

1: He's Gorgeous: A promising chaser who has one win from three runs this season, that came at Clonmel in early December where he led from 4 out and despite coming under pressure he held on to win by 3/4 of a length. He was an impressive 4th in the Grade 1 Racing Post Novices Chase at Leopardstown 25 days ago and on form he can win again here.

18/1/26 Results

 An excellent Sunday at Thurles saw both my picks win. Jade De Grugy made all the running asserting herself approaching the last, the 1/7 favourite kept on well easily beating Tareze by 18 lengths. In the other Grade 2 Appreciate It was 2nd at halfway leading from five out, the 1/1 favourite was soon clear staying on strongly on the run-in beating James Du Berlais by 12 lengths. 

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

18/1/26 Thurles

 Saturday's best at Navan came from Lazare De Star who was 2nd. The 5/6 favourite was 3rd early improving into 2nd four out, he led soon after but was strongly pressed being passed close to home by Zeus Power who won by 3/4 of a length. In the other race Son Of Anarchy was 3rd with the contest going to Zanoosh who beat Hgranca De Thaix by a length. 

 Seven races take place at Thurles on Sunday with 2 topping the bill. 

2.15: Carey Glass Irish EBF Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2.)

4: Jade De Grugy: A smart horse who has improved over fences this season her best performance being a second in a Grade 2 at Limerick 22 days ago. She led early and was challenging again entering the straight, she was passed before the last having no extra. She sets the standard here and can return to winning ways. 

3.20: Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase (Grade 2.)

1: Appreciate It: A very good horse who won this race last year. He was a creditable 2nd in a listed race on this course on reappearance 52 days ago travelling well from 2 out taking second early in the straight. That was an encouraging run and he should defend his crown here. 

17/1/26 Navan

 Friday's winner at Dundalk was Bryant. The 11/8 favourite was 2nd early travelling well to lead 1 1/2 out, he stayed on strongly beating Dallas Star by 1 1/2 lengths. The days other pick Instant Appeal was fifth in a race won by Carolina Jetstream who beat Little Empire by 3/4 of a length. 

 On Saturday there are 7 races at Navan where we have 2 features. 

12.10: Race Displays Rated Novice Hurdle. 

2: Lazare De Star: A lightly-raced horse who opened his account at Leopardstown 20 days ago. He was 2nd at halfway leading approaching the straight, he asserted himself before the last easily coming home by 4 1/4 lengths. He goes back down in trip here and with improvement likely he can follow up. 

1.20: Navan Handicap Hurdle. 

3: Son Of Anarchy: A decent horse who picked up a career best win at Punchestown on his last outing 56 days ago. He was 3rd two out leading at the last staying on well and comfortably winning by 7 1/2 lengths. Further progress is expected and despite a hefty 10lb weight rise he should win again here and give his trainer a second successive victory in this race.

16/1/26 Dundalk

 The best at Fairyhouse on Thursday came from Heron's Butler who was 2nd. The 8/1 shot led early but was strongly pressed early in the straight, he was passed 2 out keeping on at one pace and allowing Welluknow to win by 3 3/4 lengths. In the other contest Ag Obair Go Crua was 4th in a race won by West Of Carrig who beat Our Boy Rocky by 2 1/2 lengths. 

 Dundalk hosts Friday's action where on a 7 race card there are 2 highlights. 

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4: Bryant: A promising horse who won over course and distance when last seen 49 days ago. He led from 2 out soon going clear, he stayed on well coming home by 1 1/2 lengths. He looks like the one to beat here and with more to come he can follow up.

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4: Instant Appeal: A horse in excellent form for a new yard who completed a course hat-trick 30 days ago. He travelled well from 2 out leading approaching the final furlong, he kept on beating the reopposing Big Gossey by 1 1/4 lengths. A weight rise shouldn't be a problem and he can achieve the 4-timer here.

15/1/26 Fairyhouse

 A poor Wednesday at Fairyhouse saw both my picks fail to finish. Blood Destiny was pulled up 2 out while in the later race Me Wee Bonnie Lass was also pulled up before 2 out.

 There are 8 more races at Fairyhouse on Thursday with 2 main events. 

12.23: Jump Into January Handicap Chase. 

11: Ag Obair Go Crua: A progressive horse who's last win came at Tramore 2 weeks ago. He led for a second time 3 out keeping on well under pressure and coming home by a length. Despite a weight rise there is definitely more to come and he can show his potential here by following up.

12.58: Easter Festival April 4th-6th Rated Novice Hurdle. 

3: Heron's Butler: A useful horse who finished 2nd at Thurles on his last outing in November. He was 3rd at halfway taking 2nd two out keeping on at one pace on the run-in. He should improve further here going one better picking up a 2nd career win.

14/1/26 Fairyhouse

 Tuesday's best at Dundalk came from This Guy who was 2nd. The 4/9 favourite led early but was strongly pressed from 2 out, he kept on well being passed in the final 50 yards by Two And Two who won by 3/4 of a length. In the other race Friendly Invoice was a non-runner. 

 The 7 race card that should have taken place at Fairyhouse on Saturday is now Wednesday's action with 2 standing out.

2.15: Bet With Tote Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3.)

1: Blood Destiny: A good horse who has been a course winner. His last outing was a 3rd in the Grade 2 Champion Chase at Gowran Park back in October where he was 4th at halfway taking 3rd two out keeping on at one pace. If he is allowed to make the running here then he could be difficult to catch and he can pick up a 6th career victory. 

3.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase. 

6: Me Wee Bonnie Lass: A fair horse who was last seen finishing a creditable 7th at Cheltenham a month ago. She travelled well leading narrowly from 2 out, she was passed approaching the last fading on the run-in. This looks an easier race so she has to be taken seriously and can return to winning ways here. 

13/1/26 Dundalk

 The best at Punchestown on Monday came from Madness D'Elle who was 2nd. The 4/11 favourite led early and was 4 lengths clear at halfway, he travelled well entering the straight but was passed on the run-in by Kilmeaden who won by 2 1/4 lengths. In the other race Zuzukel was a non-runner. 

 On Tuesday we have 8 races at Dundalk with 2 features. 

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4: This Guy: A decent horse who was a creditable 2nd over course and distance when last seen 25 days ago. He led early but came under pressure and was passed in the closing stages having no extra close to home. He was clear of the rest that day and with more to come he should open his account here.

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1: Friendly Invoice: A lightly-raced horse who picked up a career best win over course and distance 62 days ago. He made headway from 2 out challenging soon after, he led in the final 100 yards keeping on well and coming home by 3/4 of a length. Despite a weight rise he can follow up here. 

12/1/26 Punchestown

 Sunday's winner at Punchestown was Sober. The 9/4 shot recovered from a poor start making Headway into 2nd two out, he led before the last staying on well and comfortably beating Road Exile by 5 1/2 lengths. The other pick Predators Gold was 3rd in a race won by Kappa Jy Pyke who beat Jacob's Ladder by 3 1/2 lengths. 

 Punchestown stages 7 more races on Monday with 2 highlights. 

12.48: Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle. 

7: Madness D'Elle: A promising horse who was 3rd on his only start in France at Auteuil in May last year. The winner of that race has gone onto finish 3rd in a Grade 1 and this prospect looks exciting making him the one to beat here on uk debut. 

1.18: John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle.

2: Zuzukel: A horse who showed improvement when 2nd on this course 60 days ago. He led before the last but was challenged in the closing stages being passed near the line only going down by a short head. A similar sort of performance may be enough for him to open his account here.

11/1/26 Punchestown

 Neither of Saturday's tips ran because the meeting at Fairyhouse was abandoned after temperatures dropped to -3 overnight making parts of the track unfit for racing. The card has been rearranged for Wednesday. 

 We move onto Punchestown on Sunday where on a 7 race card there are 2 main events. 

12.50: Sky Bet Super Sub Novice Chase (Grade 3.)

3: Predators Gold: A useful horse over hurdles who impressed after a long break when winning on fences debut at Navan 36 days ago. He led narrowly from 2 out keeping on well under pressure and coming home by 1 1/2 lengths. Despite this being a step up in class he should follow up. 

2.20: Sky Bet Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle (Grade 2.)

4: Sober: A smart horse who was last seen winning the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot back in June. He led from a furlong out quickening in the closing stages and easily winning by 5 lengths. With more to come in this sphere he can complete a hat-trick for Willie Mullins here.

10/1/26 Fairyhouse

 Our winner on Friday came at Dundalk where Prairie Girl disputed the lead early getting to the front for a second time a furlong out, the 9/4 favourite kept on well beating Woolridge by 2 1/2 lengths. Over at Naas Sortudo was 2nd. The 15/8 favourite travelled well to challenge from a furlong out but he made no impression in the final 150 yards allowing I'll Sort That to win by 2 1/2 lengths. 

 If a 7.30am inspection is passed then there will be 7 races at Fairyhouse on Saturday with 2 standing out. 

1.40: Bet With Tote Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3.)

1: Blood Destiny: A good horse who has been a course winner. His last outing was a 3rd in the Grade 2 Champion Chase at Gowran Park back in October where he was 4th at halfway taking 3rd two out keeping on at one pace. If he is allowed to make the running here then he could be difficult to catch and he can pick up a 6th career victory. 

2.49: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase. 

5: Me Wee Bonnie Lass: A fair horse who was last seen finishing a creditable 7th at Cheltenham a month ago. She travelled well leading narrowly from 2 out, she was passed approaching the last fading on the run-in. This looks an easier race so she has to be taken seriously and she can return to winning ways here. 

9/1/26 Naas & Dundalk

 Thursday's winner at Clonmel was Kilbrin Rocco. The 15/8 favourite was 5th at halfway and after a faller sat 3rd two out, he led on the run-in keeping on well to beat Doyen Magic by 2 lengths. In the other race Charlus failed to finish falling 2 out.

 Weather permitting there is a Friday double header which sees 7 races at Naas and 8 at Dundalk with 2 features. 

Naas 1.43: Ballymore Novice Hurdle (Grade 1.)

9: Sortudo: A smart horse who made a winning start to his hurdles career at Cork in November. He was 3rd at halfway travelling well to lead from 2 out, he asserted himself before the last easily coming home by 8 1/2 lengths. He should take the step up in class here in his stride and follow up. 

Dundalk 3.25: Floodlit Friday's At Dundalk Stadium Apprentice Handicap. 

8: Prairie Girl: A decent horse who has been a course and distance winner. She was last seen finishing a very good second behind the reopposing Buddy Batt here 35 days ago. She made all the running keeping on well and crossing the line first, she was demoted to second in the stewards room because of an incident inside the final furlong. She is worth another chance and can win here.

8/1/26 Clonmel

 After 4 days off Irish racing returns on Thursday with 7 contests at Clonmel where there are 2 highlights. 

 12.20: Jossestown Handicap Chase. 

7: Kilbrin Rocco: A promising hurdles winner who has improved with each fences start culminating in a second at Limerick 2 weeks ago. He was 6th early moving into 4th two out, he made no impression before the last taking 2nd in the final 100 yards. He should build on that here and go one better. 

1.20: Munster Hurdle. 

1: Charlus: A useful horse on the flat who put in his best hurdles performance when second at Punchestown a month ago. He was at the rear making headway from 2 out, he was 2nd approaching the last keeping on well on the run-in. He is still lightly-raced in this sphere and with improvement expected he can win here.

3/1/26 Results

 On Saturday at Cork both my picks won. Cousin Kate was 4th at halfway moving into 2nd five out, the 11/10 favourite led soon after asserting herself from 3 out. She kept on well easily beating Catchabird by 6 lengths. In the other race Milan Forth sat 3rd early but was making no impression when left in the lead after a runner unseated his rider at the last. The 7/2 shot went on to beat Battle Of Mirbat by 4 lengths. 

 After today's action the next Irish card should have been at Naas on Sunday but due to a frozen track the meeting was called off on Saturday afternoon, it has been rearranged for Friday January 9th. There is now no Irish racing until Clonmel on Thursday tips for the highlights will be up on Wednesday night. 

3/1/26 Cork

 If an early morning inspection is passed then Irish racing returns on Saturday with 7 contests at Cork where there are 2 main events.

 2.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

2: Cousin Kate: A lightly-raced horse who has made a good start in handicaps culminating with a win at Limerick just 8 days ago. She made headway from 3 out travelling well to lead approaching the last, she stayed on well coming home by 4 1/2 lengths. Despite a weight rise another good run is expected and she can follow up here. 

3.22: EasyFix Equine Handicap Chase. 

7: Milan Forth: A fair horse who impressed when winning twice in early 2025. He was pulled up before the last on his first start for a new yard at Thurles 2 weeks ago but the quick turnaround suggests he has recovered well. Dropping slightly back down in trip will suit and he should win again here. 

1/1/26 Results

 An excellent start to the year saw both my picks win. At Tramore Heart Wood led early asserting himself two out, the 2/1 joint favourite kept on well comfortably beating Lle Atlantique by 8 1/2 lengths. Over at Fairyhouse Dinoblue was 5 lengths clear at halfway and despite a bad mistake at the last she still beat Shecouldbeanything by 7 lengths. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Friday. There are meetings at Fakenham, Ayr, Chelmsford and Wolverhampton. The next Irish card is at Cork on Saturday tips for the highlights will be up on Friday night.