Hi all,
Well the ground seems to be easing all round the country. Better late than never I suppose. It increasingly looks like the Cheltenham festival going will be more soft than good for Day 1 at least.
Anyway, let’s not carried away with Cheltenham just yet. As I have selections from Wincanton and Thurles for you today.
Wincanton
3:35 – Vis A Vis – 6/5 @ William Hill & Bet365 – The Neil Mulholland has started to hit form after a quiet winter. I am hoping Vis A Vis can continue the stables good form here. Fourth in last years Cesarewitch. The 5-year-old returned from gelding operation and a 128-day absence to make a promising debut over hurdle when 2nd of 11 at Carlisle 17-days ago. Capable of better and should be fitter for that last run.
Thurles
4:45 – Smoking Gun – 5/2 @ Paddy Power – Made it 3 from 5 over hurdles when putting up a career best when winning at Gowran Park 19-days ago. The selection is 8lb higher now but he’s improving and the step up in trip to 2m 6 ½ f should suit. Any rain would be appreciated according to trainer Joseph O’Brien.
Cheers
John