14:45 (Leopardstown)- O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Leopardstown Handicap Chase (Grade 3)
A typical pinsticker’s handicap.
JP McManus is responsible for seven runners and Sa Majeste could be the most interesting.
McManus’ newly announced, soon-to-be retained rider Harry Cobden is onboard and he was third in the Kim Muir at last year’s Cheltenham Festival.
Before that, he had beaten Affordale Fury, who has since gone on to beat Galopin Des Champs and co in the Savills Chase.
Willie Mullins also has Uncle Pat in this race, who will probably improve for the step back up in trip.
In his previous race, he was sixth and that turned out to be a pretty good race. He arrives here with a featherweight and could be one to keep an eye out for.
Suggested bets: SA MAJESTE (WIN), UNCLE PAT (E/W)
15:20 (Leopardstown)- Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
We end with the feature race of the day, whoever wins this might well head to the top of the Champion Hurdle betting for Cheltenham.
Lossiemouth is the star attraction but I’m opting to oppose her.
Poniros was part of my aforementioned list and he is interesting coming off a break.
This would be a big ask but he has good novice form and could have a say in this division yet.
I will be interested to see how El Fabiolo gets on and Brighterdaysahead is always a threat on her day.
My vote goes to Anzadam. He has form to find with Lossiemouth but he pulled Patrick Mullins’ arms out that day.
If he can settle, or Cobden lets him go, then he could give a more truthful account of his running.
Suggested bets: ANDAZAM (WNI), PONIROS (E/W)
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