Saturday's Meetings Cork Flat 8 Races 1:15-5:15p.m. Haydock N/H 7 Races 1:30-5:00p.m. Newton Abbot N/H 7 Races 1:40-5:10p.m. Musselburgh Flat 8 Races 1:50-5:50p.m. Carlisle N/H 7 Races 1:55-5:25p.m. Fairyhouse N/H 7 Races 2:10-5:40p.m. Wolverhampton(E) A/W 7 Races 5:30-8:30p.m. Racecards At The Races Sporting Life Racing Post Good Luck
Fairyhouse 17,05 Tax For Max 18/1 e/w WH five places, 16/1 sky six places WM From Sportinglife: "We ran him in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham and he comes back in trip having disappointed there. Paul Townend has elected to ride him so clearly likes his chance."
Stick's choice, Theatre Native, appears to be the best bet of the day, and there's a good chance the mare will skate this event. So, that will do for me too! (17:40 Fairyhouse). For my part, selection is the veteran, Shaw's Cross, who returns to work after only a 4-day break in a weak-looking Class-5 Handicap Hurdle, over and extended 2-miles on soft ground in the Newton Abbot finalé (17:10). Just a modest wager. Irish jockey, Jack Kennedy, on board again for the 'other' Henderson yard, i.e. that of Paul Henderson. 5/1 (PP) best price at time of writing.
Obviously connections were expecting it to win. Didn’t get the best of runs when hampered at a crucial stage but the winner had flown.
Tapped for toe I thought. Cantered all over the field but hadn't the pace for 2 miles. Probably see her in a better light when she goes up in distance as that old chestnut goes. Winner was very impressive, giving a big compliment to that horse of Willie's - Mercurey. What happened to that one?
