Check out our star columnist on his weekend team including Allaho, who looks to follow up his John Durkan win at Thurles.
Guide to the Sunday team
Thurles
14:40 Robinnia
It’s a race that’s been very lucky to us over the years. She has some good form to her name and I think she’s every chance on this ground, which will suit her.
15:15 Allaho
He won this race last year and while the ground is better than it was then, I think it will suit him. We’re hoping a good clear round will be enough for him on Sunday.
16:15 Billaway
He’s had little setbacks this year and the conditions of the race don’t suit him, but I wanted to get him out on the racetrack as soon as I could and he takes his chance rather than wait for a place that suits him better in two weeks’ time. I want to get miles on the racecourse under his belt before Cheltenham.
I think she’s right in the mix over this trip here and has every chance in what looks a good race.
Reflections on last weekend
Looking back on last week Capodanno ran very well against Bob Olinger at Punchestown on Sunday and for a minute turning for home we thought we might put him under a bit of pressure. Our fellow looks like he might be suited by a longer trip and his jumping was excellent. He’s a horse there’s a lot to look forward to with.
Dysart Dynamo looked very impressive in winning the Sky Bet Moscow Flyer and Paul Townend was very happy with him. He looks like a horse with a big future all being well.
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I’ve put Al Boum Photo and Klassical Dream in the Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran on Thursday. They’re not guaranteed runners but we’ll see how things go over the weekend. We haven’t made our minds up yet whether either horse runs.
The Thyestes Chase is our local feature race of the year and one we are always well represented in. We’re looking forward to it again and will finalise our team for it nearer the time.