22nd March

Opening day of the flat season here in Ireland at the Curragh, got a decent Group race to look at.

Firstly from yesterday, the race was run at a total crawl so the extra two furlongs that I was laying the favourite on wasn't an issue but he got beat by a nose. I was very disapointed at Re Barolo who never got mentioned at the business end of the race.

3.10 @ Lingfield

Re Barolo €100 back @ 6 - €100
Premio Loco €50 lay @ 3.45 + €50

End of day balance.... €1,310

Today I shall be interested in three races from the Curragh, it's officialy soft down there today so not really ideal conditions for flat racing but it narrows things down somewhat.

3.15 -

First in Command won a handicapp on course, ground & distance in similar company last September is is kindly weighted and nicly priced.

First in Command €50 win @ 7

3.45 -

Group 3 contest for Fillies & Mares, hot favourite in this in Mad About You but they age trends sway towards three year olds and those who have showed good form in a listed contest.

Oh Goodness Me €50 win @ 17
Oh Goodness Me €25 place @ 2.5

Mad About You €50 lay @ 1.48

4.15 -

Big field here but some course ground and distance form at a long price is He Stands Alone which 8's he can get into the frame for a top four finish.

He Stands Alone €25 place @ 8

Good Luck Folks

JB