Day one was a winning day for the punters and a winning day for racing fans with an exceptional performance from Annie Power and one to remember for many years to come. It’ll be very interesting to see what route she takes in the future. ..
All posts by Niall Cronin
Twelve months ago Willie Mullins completed an unprecedented opening day four-timer at the Cheltenham Festival but here we are again and the chances of a repeat look very high. ..
After the weather intervened last weekend Grand National winner Many Clouds will get his opportunity to gear up for a return to Aintree next month at Kelso on Sunday where he is expected to win the listed Premier Chase on their rescheduled meeting. ..
If you are having a conversation without mentioning the Cheltenham Festival well then you are hanging around in the wrong circles and at this stage all roads are leading to the Cotswolds ahead of an epic four-days.
..
Jockey Johnny Burke makes a welcome return to action this weekend at Naas where there is a good card on Sunday and while it wasn’t exactly on a par with Bryan Cooper or Ruby Walsh’s choices for the Gold Cup, Burke had the Jim Dreaper-trained pair of Goonyella and Venitien De Mai to chose from for the Leinster National on Sunday. ..
Cheltenham is the buzz word at the moment but there will be plenty of English Grand National pointers this weekend...
If you just want to back a winner this weekend it is probably best to wait for Leopardstown on Sunday where Alisier D’irlande lines up in the novice chase for Henry de Bromhead and Andrew Lynch. ..
Cue Card is a 6/1 shot to win the Timico Gold Cup at Cheltenham next month and is the shortest British-trained horse in the betting in what looks an Irish-dominated market and while we still have over two weeks to wait for the Cheltenham Festival, the connections of Cue Card may well have reason to celebrate this weekend with Theatre Guide. ..
Flemenstar is the sole Irish raider on the Ascot card as he lines up in the Grade One Ascot Chase tomorrow and the four-time Grade One winner might be about to add another top level success to his impressive portfolio. ..
Kerry Lee has been one of the stories of this National Hunt season...
Robbie PowerRetired National Hunt jockey with wins including the Grand National, BoyleSports Irish Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Diarmuid ConnollyFormer Dublin star Diarmuid Connolly is a 6 time All-Ireland Senior Football champion who currently plays with club side St. Vincent's.
