Dare To Doubt looks the mare to beat in the Mares Beginners Steeplechase for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh but an interesting runner is the Charlie Swan trained Lonesome Dove who fell last time out at Cork but had a decent third in Novice company at limerick at Christmas. Brian Cawley claims a vital seven pound from her back.
Willie Mullins is represented by Hammersmith and Bold Banks in the Thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle and slight preference is for Bold Banks who can improve from his fourth at Limerick last time out.
Perfect Gentleman can follow up his Cork bumper win in the I.N.H Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle with Patrick Mullins taking the ride. Mini Vic and Go All The Way look the dangers.
Immediate Response can follow up his Clonmel win last week in the Tote Trifecta Rollover Handicap Hurdle before the handicapper gets him harder. Recent Fairyhouse winner Clashnabrook looks the danger.
The concluding Fethard Flat Race for four year olds has only attracted five newcomers and a chance may be taken with the Thomas Mullins trained Top Othe Ra. Another Challenge may be the danger.
Thurles Selections
1:30 Indifference Curve each way
2:00 Celtic Wish each way
2:35 Lonesome Dove each way
3:10 Bold Banks
3:40 Perfect Gentleman
4:15 Immediate Response
4:45 Another Challenge
Happy Punting – Giddy Up
