Mark Phillips
SATURDAY FIXTURES:
- Cork (National Hunt) 2.00pm,.
- Naas (Flat) 1.40pm.
- Ascot (Flat) 1.45pm.
- Haydock (Flat & Jumps) 1.20pm.
- Hexham (National Hunt) 1.55pm.
- Lingfield (Flat) 1.30pm.
- Nottingham (Flat) 1.00pm,.
- Thirsk (Flat) 5.30pm.
- Warwick (National Hunt) 5.10pm.
SUNDAY FIXTURES:
- Leopardstown (Flat) 1.50pm.
- Hamilton (Flat) 3.50pm.
- Ludlow (National Hunt) 2.05pm.
- Plumpton (National Hunt) 1.40pm.
Aidan O Brien is starting to use Colin Keane when available and the County Meath rider partners Lily Pond in the Blue Wind Stakes at 3.25 in Naas.
Dungarvan trainer John Kiely celebrated his 85th birthday during the week and he runs The Tack Room in the 3.45 contest at Cork. Joining The Tack Room in the same race are Pat O Connor's Sullane Hill, The Dancing Farrier representing the Kiely family and Declan Queally's Robyndeglory.
In the bumper, Declan Queally runs first timer Doyen To Win while Kilgobnet owner Michael Ryan is represented by Tramore runner up Gaoth Chuil. Derek O Connor is an eye catching booking.
Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore are going great guns of late and are well represented in the Derby and Oaks trials at Lingfield. Haydock Park stages a rare mixed card while down at Ascot we have the 28 runner Victoria Cup at 4.05 which carries a first prize of £51,000. Two each way selections are Chiefofchiefs and Hieronymus.
The Kentucky Derby takes place tonight at 11.57pm (Irish time). Sky Racing carry coverage of the race..
GREYHOUND RACING:
There is an eleven race card for patrons to enjoy in Kilcohan Park this evening (Saturday) with the opening contest underway at 7.50pm. The card features the semi-finals of the Burgess Bucks at Stud 0N2 Novice Stake (Races 1 and 2) and the final of the RCETS App S4/S5 325 yards sprint competition (Race 5).
Via the live inter track link patrons can also view the action from Shelbourne Park. where an 11 race card is down for decision..
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