Tullyhill (Paul) goes over hurdles in the 2m 6f maiden hurdle. He has won a point to point and his bumper form is very good. This trip won’t be a problem and he likes the track. We’re confident of a big run.
Saylavee (Sean O’Keeffe) runs in the 2m 2f Grabel Mares Listed Chase. She is a course winner but is not particularly suited by the race conditions. She has it all to do.
Uncle Phil (Mikey O’Sullivan) goes for the novice chase over 2 miles. He will like the trip and we’ll be delighted if he finishes in the first three.
We have five runners in the John Durkan Chase over 2m 3f. Patrick was keen to ride Appreciate It. He hasn’t got the rating to win but he has been working and jumping very well at home. Asterion Forlonge (Mikey O’Sullivan) is a course and distance winner and has every chance if he tidies up his jumping. Blue Lord (Daryl Jacob) likes this track and trip and has the rating to be involved. Galopin Des Champs (Paul) won this race last year will like this nice ground. We are hoping he will have the measure of these rivals. Stattler (Rachael Blackmore) needs a much longer trip but he has to start back somewhere.
Soir De Garde (Patrick) makes his debut in the bumper. He is a nice type of horse and is a half-brother to State Man. However, his sire Kapgarde wouldn’t be as sharp as State Man’s sire, Doctor Dino, but hopefully he will acquit himself well.
