Hi all,
I have a few selections from Killarney.
Killarney
6:10 – Easy Clean Limited Handicap Hurdle – 2m 6f
Max Flamingo a winner over the distance at Fairyhouse two starts back and wasn’t disgraced when 4th of 20 in a better race at the Punchestown Festival. A 7lb conditional takes the ride on the 6-year-old here and he should remain competitive.
Ben Dundee could only finish 12th in that Punchestown race. He ran better than he’s final distance beaten suggests and was still in with a chance coming two out before his stamina began to run out. The drop back to 2m 6f should suit and he’s got each way claims.
Grange Walk ran like the run was needed when 7th of 13 in novice hurdle at Limerick last time. That was the 6-year-old’s first run since October and the yard is among the winners. Like Ben Dundee he’s got an each-way chance.
1pt win – Max Flamingo – 9/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
1pt each way – Grange Walk – 28/1 @ Paddy Power & Betfair Sportsbook (both paying 5 places 1/5 odds)
7:10 – GMHD Killarney National Handicap Chase – 3m 2f
Fag An Bealach won the Ulster National two starts back but she’s never been the most consistent and she disappointed at Punchestown last time. Rachel Blackmore has been booked for the ride but you don’t really know whether she will bounce back to her Downpatrick form.
Shady Operator fell four out in the Ulster National. This track should him better than Downpatrick and is a definite contender if his confidence hasn’t been dented by his fall. Trainer Enda Bolger has won two of the four running of the race.
1pt win – Shady Operator – 6/1 @ Paddy Power & Betfair Sportsbook
Cheers
John